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Where I live I believe you can trade rifles and shotguns but not handguns. I live in Ga. and our gun laws are a lot looser than a lot of other states. I could be wrong, but I have never heard of anyone being arrested for it. The "convicted felon" thing does not apply to the above stated opinion.
 
Legally any transfer of possession across a state line needs to go through a FFL. (Long guns can use a FFL in either State as long as the laws of both States are followed. Handguns have to go through a FFL in the transferee's state, so if trading handguns, a FFL would be needed in each State.)

I know it probably "happens all the time", but the question was "Is it legal".
 
As long as it complies with the laws of BOTH states. Same as a sale to a resident of an adjacent state. This is assuming that you mean w/o going through an FFL. You would have to comply with the laws of each state with regard to the transfer to that resident. It would then be simpler to go through an FFL. Often, a store in a border city will have an arrangement (or even own) with a store in the adjacent state.
 
tripledipper said:
Sorry, but this subject should not even be broached on a public forum. I would kill this thread. Just my 2cents.
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With respect, I disagree. A lot of misinformation can be dispelled by those in the know. Now, from what I'm told the "contiguous state" thing involves long guns only, and still one FFL must be involved.
 
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Long guns are legal to trade and sell to adjoining states as long as neither is a Felon, Handguns must go through FFL,

However if you have any doubts about the legality issue, i wouldnt trust the advice of anyone on a open forum, research the laws yourself,

But your honor i read it was ok on a gun forum, is a poor defense in court.
 
Combat said:
Where I live I believe you can trade rifles and shotguns but not handguns. I live in Ga. and our gun laws are a lot looser than a lot of other states. I could be wrong, but I have never heard of anyone being arrested for it. The "convicted felon" thing does not apply to the above stated opinion.
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No you can't; not without violating federal law. Not between INDIVIDUALS living in two different states.

An individual taking delivery directly from another individual from another state is a violation of federal law. If it involves trading a gun for a gun it would be necessary for each party to arrange shipment from an FFL in their home state to an FFl in the state where the gun is going. If it is a straight up sale the individual seller can will ship the firearm to an FFL in the buyers state.

Individuals can and have been prosecuted for failing to abide by the law.
 
smokey said:
Long guns are legal to trade and sell to adjoining states as long as neither is a Felon, Handguns must go through FFL,
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An individual can go to an FFL in another state and purchase or trade for a Long Gun and take possession of it direct as long as there are no restrictions preventing it in the state where the buyer resides. Individuals can only take delivery direct from individuals in the same state they reside in.

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/unlicensed-persons.html#gca-unlicensed-transfer

" A person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State, except that he or she may purchase or otherwise acquire a rifle or shotgun, in person, at a licensee’s premises in any State, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes".

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(b)(3), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]
 
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Looks like NKJ nut has provided the links to enlightenment,
Good luck with figuring out what the BATFE regulations mean to your personal situation.
 
Easy Mistake To Make...

NKJ nut said:
It is very legal as long as it involves an FFL. Very illegal otherwise.
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Jessie's right.

It's a common misconception that it's legal to trade long guns across state lines without the benefit of an FFL.

I thought so myself until recently when I was shown the actual verbiage in the law...
 
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