Obtaining a pistol from out of state.

[Slappy]

Let me preface this with saying that I am a law abiding citizen and I will never obtain an out of state firearm outside the scope of the law. I would on the other hand, like to save an FFL fee if I can. I understand that you have to go through an FFL to purchase a pistol from out of state. My question is, if a friend is giving me a gun as a gift (with no consideration given other than a "Thank You") does this still have to go through an FFL?

Also, if it does, can he deliver it himself to an FFL and transfer it to me there?

[Guest bkelm18]

If your friend is a resident of a state other than TN, yes it must go through a FFL. Yes he can transfer it to a local FFL himself, then the FFL can transfer it to you.

[Volzfan]

^^^Yep. What he said^^^

[Guest That Guy]

Yes and yes.

[bayouvol]

Can a person go to the other state and pick it up? I was told this one time a while back? Then all you would be doing is transporting your gun back.

[Guest bkelm18]

Can a person go to the other state and pick it up? I was told this one time a while back? Then all you would be doing is transporting your gun back.

No. You can't do that with a pistol. The pistol must be picked up from a FFL in your state of residence. A rifle or shotgun can be picked up out of state as long as it's from an FFL.

[eapking]

Go to Arms Fair in Cordova (Memphis). Cheapest FFL prices in town. Good people there too. Might find something you like right there.