How to do a state to state transfer?

[swim615]

I want to buy a pistol that is in Kentucky but the owner wants to do a face to face sale. How do we legally transfer it to me here in Tennessee?

Can I meet him at a FFL in Kentucky and legally transfer it to me or do we need to meet at a FFL in Tennessee to transfer it to me?

It is my understanding that I can not legally buy it straight from him. Is this correct?

Edited January 29, 2012 by swim615

[Guest Miracle]

For Out of state guns, not exclusive of long guns, you have to do a transfer through an FFL in your home state.

[Guest bkelm18]

It needs to go through an FFL in TN. He can meet you here or he can ship it, but it has to come to TN. You cannot do it at an FFL in KY and it is illegal to do it without an FFL.

[Patton]

And expect about a $30-$40 fee which includes the TBI Check.

[swim615]

Thanks everyone, I thought it had to go through a FFL but was not sure.