New guy from Texas

[cad424]

First off I really feel for you guys in Maryland with those super restrictive gun laws.

I've lived in Maryland before and I really like it up there.

I've done much research and it seems that Maryland Shooters has the most informative and knowledgable folks regarding MD gun laws.

My brother lives in MD and I want to purchase some guns here in Texas and ship them as gifts. One will be a 30.06 which I don't anticipate many issues with but the other will be a regulated firearm.

Are there any exceptions that you all are aware of regarding transfering a firearm as a gift to a family member in MD?

Any and all info would surely be appreciated.

Go Caps!

 

[mbz300sdl]

Welcome and I am sure there are members that can help you with that more than I can!

 

[lx1x]

welcome.

hopefully somebody will chime in w/ the gift question (i havent done it)

 

[cad424]

Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!

 

[pumperp5]

Welcome aboard.

 

[MDMOUNTAINEER]

Welcome

 

[05dodgedaytona]

Welcome.

 

[mcsurgeon]

welcome aboard, i think you need to ship to an ffl who will accept from non ffl. not really sure...

 

[travistheone]

welcome aboard, i think you need to ship to an ffl who will accept from non ffl. not really sure...

This. Have your brother sign up here, and get in touch with our industry partners, who will give a great price for a transfer.

 

[Threeband]

Yeah, I believe both would have to go through an FFL. The .30-06 he should be able to transfer immediately, and take home that day. The regulated firearm he would have to fill out the paperwork, and wait until the eighth (or tenth... or twelveth day.)

Check out the Industry Partners section to find an FFL to handle the transfers.


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Oh, and welcome to the forum! Whereabouts in Texas are you? I lived in Dallas for eight years, and have lots of family spread between Lewisville and Carrollton.

 

[DevonB324]

Welcome to the forum, from Dallas...

 

[monterray]

Welcome from Delaware.

 

[Papi4baby]

Welcome to MDS.

All firearms that will cross state lines you/your brother will have to use a FFL if shipping them. The only way around it, is if you ship them to yourself. So if you brother visits you and ships them back to his house in MD himself. You cannot ship them to him either. Must the owner.

I dont know the laws in Texas, but best would be for him to go visit ( if he does often ) you give them to him and brings them over.

 

[Maverick0313]

Welcome from Howard County......you will probably re-learn to love it here....just depends.....:-)

 

[cad424]

Welcome to the forum, from Dallas...

Howdy, from Dallas, too!

 

[cad424]

Welcome to MDS.

All firearms that will cross state lines you/your brother will have to use a FFL if shipping them. The only way around it, is if you ship them to yourself. So if you brother visits you and ships them back to his house in MD himself. You cannot ship them to him either. Must the owner.

I dont know the laws in Texas, but best would be for him to go visit ( if he does often ) you give them to him and brings them over.

So if he drives down here for a visit he can legally transport the firearms back to Maryland himself? Is that the case for the regulated firearms as well?

Our gun laws down here are very Pro 2nd Amendment.

 

[cad424]

A wealth of great information here. Keep it coming folks! You guys and gals are awesome!

 

[Llyrin]

Welcome!

 

[Papi4baby]

So if he drives down here for a visit he can legally transport the firearms back to Maryland himself? Is that the case for the regulated firearms as well?

Our gun laws down here are very Pro 2nd Amendment.

Yes. If you give them to him as a present. He would be the owner. So he could transport them back home with him, or ship it to himself. I would avoid the trouble (of shipping(sp) them) if he's driving or flying he can bring them back. Just check airline regulations regarding firearms. I know there are certain rules on checking in firearms but I am not sure about all of them.

If anyone else here thinks I am incorrect about this please speak up.

 

[Maryland Hunter]

Welcome to the forum!
Best to go to the Industry Partners section and talk to a dealer. They are great guys and are very up on our complicated laws. They won't steer you wrong or do anything shady. That is not tolerated here or from anyone of us. You have to be very careful here in MD, as you know. It's easy to make an honest mistake and very hard to get out of it.
Good luck.

MH