Gifting to a relative out of state

[marspewpewtex]

Hi all,
To gift a handgun to a relative out of state, I need to ship it through an FFL in Texas and have it shipped to his FFL in California.
(He can legally own the handgun and the magazines have 10 round limit.)

So, how is the process actually done?
Do I just bring the firearm to the FFL in its case and pay their fee and they'll do the rest like box and ship on the shop?
Or do I have to box it up and/or pre-pay the shipping fee first before bringing it to the FFL?

Thanks

 

[Iowashooter]

My suggestion - you can use shipmygun.com to legally ship a firearm to an FFL

It’s relatively inexpensive and a legal way to ship a gun

No need to go to an FFL

 

[Dawico]

Hi all,
To gift a handgun to a relative out of state, I need to ship it through an FFL in Texas and have it shipped to his FFL in California.
(He can legally own the handgun and the magazines have 10 round limit.)

So, how is the process actually done?
Do I just bring the firearm to the FFL in its case and pay their fee and they'll do the rest like box and ship on the shop?
Or do I have to box it up and/or pre-pay the shipping fee first before bringing it to the FFL?

Thanks

I'd call the FFL you want to use and ask them.

I'm not familiar with Iowashooter's method. Worth checking into as well.

 

[Lead Belly]

1. Convince relative to move to Texas
2. Gift handgun (with normal magazine)

 

[marspewpewtex]

1. Convince relative to move to Texas
2. Gift handgun (with normal magazine)

I actually am trying to get them to move to Texas.

 

[marspewpewtex]

My suggestion - you can use shipmygun.com to legally ship a firearm to an FFL

It’s relatively inexpensive and a legal way to ship a gun

No need to go to an FFL

This seems to be a good method. I'll look into this as an option.

 

[Iowashooter]

This seems to be a good method. I'll look into this as an option.

Shipmygun.com is a subsidiary of buds gun shop

Once shipmygun has a copy of the destination FFL’s license (their database is huge as you might expect, they have many, many already on file)… you simply order a mailing label from them. Cost varies based on weight and whether you wish to add insurance.

The mailing label arrives by email to you… then simply print it and affix to the box. You drop off the gun at your local UPS service center… and it is shipped UPS 2nd Day Air.

You can easily look to see if the destination FFL is already on the shipmygun list… just go to shipmygun.com website. If not… the FFL simply emails their license to support@shipmygun,com and shipmygun adds the FFL to the database (that takes a day or two). Then you can order the mailing label,

Hope this helps explain.

 

[majormadmax]

"Some states, like California, have additional fees or requirements that the end recipient will need to be aware of. They should check with their receiving dealer for additional requirements."

 

[majormadmax]

Also, be sure to check out the state restrictions for California. Not surprisingly, it's seven pages long...

https://www.shipmygun.com/go/state_restrictions.php

 

[marspewpewtex]

Shipmygun.com is a subsidiary of buds gun shop

Once shipmygun has a copy of the destination FFL’s license (their database is huge as you might expect, they have many, many already on file)… you simply order a mailing label from them. Cost varies based on weight and whether you wish to add insurance.

The mailing label arrives by email to you… then simply print it and affix to the box. You drop off the gun at your local UPS service center… and it is shipped UPS 2nd Day Air.

You can easily look to see if the destination FFL is already on the shipmygun list… just go to shipmygun.com website. If not… the FFL simply emails their license to support@shipmygun,com and shipmygun adds the FFL to the database (that takes a day or two). Then you can order the mailing label,

Hope this helps explain.

Definitely helpful. This option seems to be the most convenient. Thanks, @Iowashooter

 

[marspewpewtex]

Also, be sure to check out the state restrictions for California. Not surprisingly, it's seven pages long...

https://www.shipmygun.com/go/state_restrictions.php

Thanks for the restrictions link. The handgun meets California's requirements and is on their roster list.

 

[Iowashooter]

Definitely helpful. This option seems to be the most convenient. Thanks, @Iowashooter

Another important item:

- Some FFLs do not accept shipments from individuals… you’ll want to contact the destination FFL to ensure they will. If yes, then also include a copy of your drivers license in the box with the gun so the FFL knows who it is from and can record it in their book. Of course, as you know, including a paper that shows who the gun is for (transferee) is also important (including their name, address, phone, email).

 

[marspewpewtex]

Another important item:

- Some FFLs do not accept shipments from individuals… you’ll want to contact the destination FFL to ensure they will. If yes, then also include a copy of your drivers license in the box with the gun so the FFL knows who it is from and can record it in their book. Of course, as you know, including a paper that shows who the gun is for (transferee) is also important (including their name, address, phone, email).

Good information. Thanks for everything.

 

[Renegade]

Sell gun in Texas, Zelle them the money. They go buy what they want.

 

[ILexpatriot]

I actually am trying to get them to move to Texas.

If they do, make sure they're prepared to explain to every Texan they encounter that they're not here to vote for liberals just cause they're not from here.

 

[marspewpewtex]

If they do, make sure they're prepared to explain to every Texan they encounter that they're not here to vote for liberals just cause they're not from here.

Hahaha. If they'll move here, they'll probably to that. But he's a marine and a patriot. I wouldn't worry about that.

 

[ILexpatriot]

Hahaha. If they'll move here, they'll probably to that. But he's a marine and a patriot. I wouldn't worry about that.

Well we bleed Red, White and Blue.. hasn't helped us any. Saturday night at the Leona general store a fella got darn near rude about it.