Ordered Product Shipment and Movement

[WilsonFlyer]

We just had a question over in the 15/22 forum that got me thinking and while I think I know the answer, I'm not sure from a legal standpoint. I Was wondering if anybody here knew the answer for sure.

Let's suppose I buy a gun from Bud's that's completely legal in NC. Bud's ships the gun via UPS and it hits a shipper's hub system in, lets say for argument, NY, where the same weapon would be banned. What happens?

I would assume that interstate commerce and transportation laws allow the item to pass-thru, but technically, the gun is illegal where it is and would likely subject to confiscation by NY authorities right there on the spot.

Anybody know the answer for sure? I'm just curious. Is this something we need to start worrying about as more and more states start radically deviating from center in one direction or the other? I would assume that as the consumer, I would be the one left holding the bag, should the worst happen.

 

[WilsonFlyer]

Wow. Nobody?

Maybe I've opened Pandora's Box?

 

[OSYM8113]

Good question. I worked at UPS for 2 years, if it is through them it will go to the Hub in Chelmsford, Ma if it is going anywhere east of the Mississippi river and then move on from there to its final destination. If you overnight it the package will move as fast as possible through the facilities, they don't check anything shipped over night or next day unless the package breaks and needs to be re-boxed. Anything else is fair game for inspection.

MA is pretty nuts but hasn't descended into the lunacy of NY/ CA...yet.

 

[wheelgun28]

My guess is during the shipping process this is cargo. All the laws and bans are about possessing these items. Sorting and packing boxes on trucks isnt possessing them. I would bet many items that would be considered illegal are shipped everyday perfectly legally, think things like chemicals, prescription drugs etc.

I dont think its an issue, interstate commerce is heavily regulated already.

I could be 100% wrong on this...

 

[AZretired]

Not your property until it's transferred to you by the dealer it's being shipped to. So no you would not be left holding the bag. You have no control of shipping.

 

[digi357]

"Banned" or "restricted" arms are only illegal once they are in the possession of a private owner (i.e. not LE or active-duty military). Manufacturing and transportation will not be affected.

 

[400short]

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