out-of-state handgun sales

[c1991a1]

I'm currently looking to sell two handguns that are registered (thank God for that) in Maryland. Normally I wouldn't ask such a question, but Maryland gun laws are not exactly known for their simplicity. Can I sell a handgun to a buyer out-of-state via an online auction? Of course, the transaction would go through an FFL.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[X-Factor]

Given that scenario I wouldn't think Maryland would care, you would just need to abide by whatever state laws the buyer has. I don't know, though.

 

[13mogul]

Paging Novus.
I'm almost certain the sale has to go from a MD FFL. Check with your dealer. He might be able to send it to a private party in another state, but it's unlikely. Probably FFL to FFL.

 

[fivepointstar]

Yes....once the gun is sold have the buyer arrange an FFL for you to ship to them. At this point I'd make contact with that out of state FFL for thier shipping instructions. Generally, they have to send your a copy of thier FFL and you will hvae to ship FedEx or UPS since you are non FFL

 

[MauiWowie]

I'm almost certain the sale has to go from a MD FFL. Check with your dealer. He might be able to send it to a private party in another state, but it's unlikely. Probably FFL to FFL.

There is no reason that you can't ship the pistol yourself to an FFL
it's just much easier and less headache to do FFL to FFL

Verify the FFL here:
https://www.atfonline.gov/fflezcheck/

Learn how to ship here:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4470746_ship-hand-gun.html

 

[hole punch]

There is no reason that you can't ship the pistol yourself to an FFL
it's just much easier and less headache to do FFL to FFL

Verify the FFL here:
https://www.atfonline.gov/fflezcheck/

Learn how to ship here:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4470746_ship-hand-gun.html

great info! this is the first i've heard of the fflexcheck. thanks!

 

[hakr100]

I recently sold my SIG X-5 to a Virginia buyer. We wanted no problems, so we met at a gun dealer's shop in Virginia, I transferred the X-5 to the dealer and he transferred it to the buyer. Total price: $40.

I assume I could have shipped it to the Virginia FFL, but I wanted to pick up the cash for the sale from the buyer.

 

[leroygibbs]

You sold an X-5? I'm not a SIG guy, but I do drool over the original 210 and the X-5...

 

[hakr100]

You sold an X-5? I'm not a SIG guy, but I do drool over the original 210 and the X-5...

Yep. Best pistol ever, but I was not using it, and I got a hell of an offer for it. Beautiful piece of goods...

 

[midcountyg]

Like said above, get a copy of the FFL you are sending it to, verify it online, MAKE SURE ADDRESS MATCHES, and only send it to that address. Being it is coming from and individual it will need to be shipped two day air at a minimum, next day is prefered. Make sure you stipulate adult signature required. Keep the copy of the FFL for your own good incase any officers ever come asking about your gun. Then you can prove you sold it legally. You never know when the gun could end up involved in something bad, and then they will begin tracing it and possibly come knocking at your door, so just protect yourself by having the paperwork.

 

[nuShooter]

Maui is the out of state selling/buying expert. He walked me through my first out of state purchase.