His question wasn't about shipping a firearm to himself, which is what you're describing. If the "in care of" person opens the package, s/he's committed at least one federal felony.Actually you can ship a gun "in care of" another person in another state if you are sending it there to use for hunting or participate in some sort of shooting competition. I'm not sure if there are any other reasons allowable for such a shipment.
I'm sorry, but this is incorrect.The catch 22 here is finding "common carrier" to do this and be within their rules. You can't ship hand guns USPS, so you stuck with UPS and FedEx. Both, according to their rules require either the shipper or receiver be an FFL, and they will require premium overnight shipping. They enforce these rules even though ATBF doesn't require them.
just looked on ATF's website looks as if you can ship a firearm to a person as long as it is in your name and a registered long gun... and they are legal to have a weapon.
whats your take on this topic?
Actually you can ship a gun "in care of" another person in another state if you are sending it there to use for hunting or participate in some sort of shooting competition. I'm not sure if there are any other reasons allowable for such a shipment.
The catch 22 here is finding "common carrier" to do this and be within their rules. You can't ship hand guns USPS, so you stuck with UPS and FedEx. Both, according to their rules require either the shipper or receiver be an FFL, and they will require premium overnight shipping. They enforce these rules even though ATBF doesn't require them.
11.3 Rifles and Shotguns
Although unloaded rifles and shotguns not precluded by 11.1.1e and 11.1.2 are mailable, mailers must comply with the Gun Control Act of 1968, Public Law 90-618, 18 USC 921, et seq., and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, 27 CFR 178, as well as state and local laws. The mailer may be required by the USPS to establish, by opening the parcel or by written certification, that the gun is unloaded and not precluded by 11.1.1e.
im asking about shipping within TEXAS from a seller to a buyer