Interstate transfer question

[syspig]

I've spent a fair amount of time researching this, and think I understand the general process. However, I'd sure appreciate some affirmation by those who do this sort of thing routinely.

The scenario: My brother wishes to transfer ownership of his Beretta 92 handgun to me. It was purchased new by him in CA in the early 80's.

He is a CA resident, I am a WA resident. My understanding is, the legal way to handle this transfer is via an FFL in WA - and I have one lined up. I'm under the impression there are no CA requirements regarding an interstate transfer such as this, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

Assuming the above is correct, I believe he can directly ship the handgun to my WA FFL via an approved method/carrier. However, I'm currently visiting him in CA, and my reading of CA law seems to indicate a 30 day loan is legitimate.

If so, is there any reason I can't take the handgun home with me under the loan provision, then personally hand it over to my WA FFL to handle the permanent transfer?

Thanks much for any advice.

[Quiet]

There are no Federal or state laws that mandate a firearm must be shipped by a FFL dealer.

Because of this, it is up to the individual FFL dealer on if they will accept a shipment from a non-FFL or from FFLs only.

Therefore, you need to find out from your WA FFL dealer on if they will accept a shipment from a private party (non-FFL) and how they want the package addressed.


Under Federal and CA laws, a loan is a type of transfer.

Under Federal laws/regulations, a resident of a state can temporarily loan a firearm to a non-resident of that state as long as the loan is for a "sporting purpose". Supposedly, the firearm also needs to remain in the state the firearm is being loaned in (there is debate on this matter).

Therefore, what you describe as a "loan" does not meet the Federal requirements. So, it would be a violation of Federal laws.


It would be cleaner/easier for your brother to ship the firearm to a WA FFL dealer that accepts shipments from private parties (non-FFLs).

[syspig]

Thanks for the info. Will ship and avoid the hassle and/or potential problems.