Can a pistol be mail to another in a different state? How exactly?

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Nope. Unless you’re an FFL.

@jca2 Thanks. But I don’t do web sites. My modem is too slow.
@Dig_Dug Thanks. But what is a FFL?

Long guns yes, pistols no. Easier to hand it off in person.

FFL is Federal Firearms License, which I assume you don’t have.

@KNOWITALL I assume you mean the person mailing the gun has to have a FFL. What about the person receiving? (I’m destined to be the receiver.)

@kritiper yes @KNOWITALL is right. You need to be licensed.

First off. My condolences for your loss. I have what most people would consider, a lot of guns. If my father, or older brother passed away, I’d have way to many.

In my state, not just the FFL. But a business that has a bit more authority, like a sporting goods store, or gun store. It’s a federal thing, and you need to make sure you are 100% straight with the laws in place.

@MrGrimm888 Thank you.

I’d just make the drive myself, much less hassle.

There is mailing in care of, but the rules say it has to be a private carrier. Not USPS. UPS or FedEx. Sorry.

@KNOWITALL Thank you. Receiving it will have to wait for the trip: It’s 500 miles one way!

@kritiper I just text my friend who is a buyer and he said ‘tell him to make the drive’ or meet half way. Sorry.

Here is @jca2 link

Shipping Firearms, Rules and Restrictions – USPS, UPS, FedEx | Overview
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Updated July 25, 2022

Shipping firearms can be difficult due to detailed regulations and restrictions. Individuals who sell, manufacture, import, or repair firearms — also known as dealers — must hold a Federal Firearms License or FFL.

Ultimately, the most accessible carrier is USPS, unless you are shipping to or from a licensed manufacturer or a form of military or law enforcement.

Read on for more information regarding carriers supported by ShippingEasy:

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USPS

Shipping Firearms with USPS

The USPS will ship handguns only for official government, military, and law enforcement agencies. There are some exceptions outlined below.
Allowed Arms for Shipping:

Handguns: a generally restricted class comprised of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person. Handguns and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person are non-mailable unless:

Mailed between curio and relic collectors only when those firearms also meet the definition of an antique firearm.

Certified by a municipal, state, or federal museum curator that exhibits firearms to be curios or relics of museum interest.

Classified as air guns that do not fall within the definition of firearms. Note: these must contain a verified adult signature.

Mailed between authorized vendors and manufacturers.

Unloaded rifles and shotguns: can be mailed however, the mailer will need to verify, by opening or by certification, that the rifle or shotgun is unloaded and eligible for mailing. Subject to state, territory, or district regulations, rifles and shotguns may be mailed without restriction when sent in the same state.

Rifle: a shoulder weapon with a barrel 16 inches or more in length.

Shotgun: a shoulder weapon with a barrel 18 inches or more in length.

Specific Postage is Required:

Include a “Return Service Requested” endorsement.

Ship using Priority Mail Express.

Signature Required must be used at delivery or by Registered Mail. See the available signature confirmation options by USPS service.

Packing Requirements:

No markings of any kind that indicate the nature of the contents may be placed on the outside wrapper or container of any mailpiece containing firearms.

All mailable guns must be properly and securely packaged. Learn more about shipping firearms.
Special Conditions Apply in Some Situations:

Recreational hunting:

If you plan on hunting outside of your state, you may mail your certified firearm to yourself.

The package must be:

Addressed to the owner.

Include the “in the care of” endorsement immediately preceding the name of whoever will hold your weapon until you arrive. For added security, you can add delivery confirmation.

Be opened by the rifle or shotgun owner only.

Antiques:

Antique firearms are defined as any muzzleloading rifle/shotgun/pistol, which is designed to use black powder or a black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition.

They must be:

Mailed between curio and relic collectors only when those firearms also meet the definition of an antique firearm.

Certified by a municipal, state, or federal museum curator that exhibits firearms to be curios or relics of museum interest.

Shipping Firearms with UPS

UPS has special restrictions on who individuals can ship firearms to and who an individual can receive them from. Currently, shipment and receiving are limited to:

Licensed importers

Licensed manufacturers

Licensed dealers

Licensed collectors

Only the above-licensed personnel can use UPS to ship firearms to government agencies. In addition, these transactions are subject to federal, state, and local law.

UPS may ship firearms via the following:

a UPS Scheduled Pickup Account

a UPS Customer Center using the following services:

UPS Next Day Air Services, specifically UPS Next Day Air® Early

UPS Next Day Air®

UPS Next Day Air Saver®

Visit UPS for more information on packing your firearm and special procedures for ammunition and silencers.
Shipping Firearms with FedEx

FedEx will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968 between certain areas served in the U.S.

Limited to:

Licensed importers

Licensed manufacturers

Licensed dealers

Licensed collectors

Law enforcement agencies of the U.S., any department or agency

Law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency, or political subdivisions thereof.

Where not prohibited by local, state, and federal law, FedEx will ship firearms from individuals to licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers (and return the same).

When shipping, the person shipping the firearm is required to notify FedEx that the shipment contains a firearm.

The following rules apply:

The outside of the package cannot have any indication of the contents.

The shipper and recipient must be of legal age as identified by applicable law.

The shipper and recipient must comply with all applicable government regulations and laws.

The firearm cannot contain any ammunition, either loaded or in the same package. Learn more about what FedEx prohibits.

Holy crap! THAT was a mouthful, so to speak. Thanks @Tropical_Willie .

License to license or a “road trip” ! !

Oh several states have laws about carrying guns in their state check those out. I had a friend (many years ago) that was pulled over while going to a family deer camp with a couple rifles. . . they were not registered in the state he had to travel through. STATE POLICE TOOK THE GUNS.

Perhaps take it to a gun dealer and pay him to ship it to a dealer in your area.

Many years ago my Dad in Florida had an old pistol he wanted to give to me in New York. He took it to a Florida gun shop who charged us $20 or $25 to ship it to a licensed dealer in my town. When the pistol arrived at the New York dealer’s store he gave me a receipt that I needed to take to the County Clerk’s office so it could be added to my permit. After that was done I was able to pick it up. The NY dealer did not charge me anything since I bought some weak ammo to try it. It was from the early 1930’s and is not something that anyone would carry or even shoot. It’s a collectable and has some of my Dad’s DNA on it.

Just do an FFL transfer, it’s not that complicated.

@Blackwater_Park Thanks. That is a good idea!

I bought a handgun from another state via gunbroker dot com (like ebay, but with guns).

1) The seller paid a gun shop with a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to ship the package

2) The buyer (me) paid a gun shop with an FFL to receive the package, verify my identity and hand over the package.