Point is well made. The forms have convinced some otherwise well-informed people that there is in fact a national gun registry because they believe that the purpose of the form is not just for the background check but to register the firearm. Well, no, there isn't any line on the form for thatkind of detailbut at the very minimum they know whether you're buying a "handgun" or a "long gun" because the dealer has to answer that questionwhen they call in the BG check. So they must think I'm some kind of right-wing extremist gun nut because I've bought three handguns since election night. :celebrateDid you read about this in a news article from another state?
From what I know, the ATF knows about each handgun sale anyway, whether or not there is a state or federal law that requires it.
Does anyone here seriously think those NICS forms you fill out when you buy a gun don't end up in a database somewhere? (They spied on freakin' church groups for not thinking the Iraq war was a good idea. Sent actual AGENTS to spy on old ladies for not agreeing with the then-present administrations foreign policy- you seriously think they're not already keeping track of you?)
The federal government has never been bound by federal law, whether you would use the Clinton or Bush administrations (or both!) as the example; they don't have to follow it.
18 U.S.C. § 923(g)(3)(A) requires FFLs to complete the multiple handgun transfer report section of Form 4473 when that FFL transfers more than one handgun to a single person within a 5 business day period (defined by the FFL's business days).
18 U.S.C. § 923(g)(3)(B) requires state and local law-enforcement agencies that receive copies of these reports to destroy them within 20 days if the transferee is not prohibited by law from possessing or receiving firearms and to certify compliance to the Attorney General once every 6 months.
Is it 5 days because of the waiting period? What if you have a CPL and purchase 3 in 5 days?Thanks WVCDL, I just saw this thread. Also WA has a handgun sales form that has to be filled out for every handgun sold. So if you buy 3 pistols from one dealer in a 5 business day period you'll have 3 4473's 3 state pistol transfer forms and 1 federal multiple pistol transfer form. I think you can fit up to 5 pistols on the federal multiple pistol form.
sirpuma wrote:Is it 5 days because of the waiting period? What if you have a CPL and purchase 3 in 5 days?Thanks WVCDL, I just saw this thread. Also WA has a handgun sales form that has to be filled out for every handgun sold. So if you buy 3 pistols from one dealer in a 5 business day period you'll have 3 4473's 3 state pistol transfer forms and 1 federal multiple pistol transfer form. I think you can fit up to 5 pistols on the federal multiple pistol form.
Federal law unfortunately makes no exceptions. No interstate transfers of handguns without a dealer, period.I think there are exceptions for transfers between direct family members.
No, if he was SELLING you the pistols, a FTF transfer would be illegal. However, if he's GIFTING them to you a FTF would be ok. The ATF and all these laws covers Interstate Commerce. A gift is not commerce.Here's the thing. I'm graduating college in a couple of weeks, and my father might be giving me two handguns.
He lives in Texas, so a FTF transfer would be illegal. I don't want the ATF knocking at my door over this. I've heard on other forums that they tend not to care, but that sometimes they actually do follow up with the owner.
I was just curious if I can legally tell them to buzz off and leave me alone.
EDIT: There's really only one dealer in my area.
That's if you're shipping them. If you two go meet somewhere and he just gives them to you, then it's not a sale. A gift is treated different the FFL would only be needed if he shipped them to you and the 5 days more than one pistol still applies.sv_libertarian wrote:Federal law unfortunately makes no exceptions. No interstate transfers of handguns without a dealer, period.I think there are exceptions for transfers between direct family members.
As for the ATF form, there's no exception to that either that I know of.
Here's a scenario for you, and I'm most interested to hear the answer:Dr. Fresh wrote:That's if you're shipping them. If you two go meet somewhere and he just gives them to you, then it's not a sale. A gift is treated different the FFL would only be needed if he shipped them to you and the 5 days more than one pistol still applies.sv_libertarian wrote:Federal law unfortunately makes no exceptions. No interstate transfers of handguns without a dealer, period.I think there are exceptions for transfers between direct family members.
As for the ATF form, there's no exception to that either that I know of.
sirpuma wrote:Here's a scenario for you, and I'm most interested to hear the answer:Dr. Fresh wrote:That's if you're shipping them. If you two go meet somewhere and he just gives them to you, then it's not a sale. A gift is treated different the FFL would only be needed if he shipped them to you and the 5 days more than one pistol still applies.sv_libertarian wrote:Federal law unfortunately makes no exceptions. No interstate transfers of handguns without a dealer, period.I think there are exceptions for transfers between direct family members.
As for the ATF form, there's no exception to that either that I know of.
My son was transferred from WA to CA and he left his pistol with me for safekeeping. Now he decides he wants it down there, so I drive it down to Portland and deliver it to his sister. She will then take it to him in CA, making sure that it's locked in the trunk of her car to comply with CA law. So the question is this: even though my son is legally the owner of the weapon,wouldFederal law deem these two transfers to be illegal? Note that there has been no consideration given in either transfer because the two carriers (me and my daughter) are constructively no more than agents for the lawful owner. But would the Feds see it that way, and consider only the issue of constructive possession?
I've been puzzling over this for several weeks.
Thanks for that. I have already gone to the California board and asked questions about their law and the greatest concern seems to be about what is considered "concealed". We have solved that by putting a cable lock on the pistol and keeping it in the trunk. And she won't be in possession of any ammo or magazines, so she should be ok as to CA law. I have a couple guys on the California board to thank for guidance on that.Richard6218 wrote:sirpuma wrote:Here's a scenario for you, and I'm most interested to hear the answer:Dr. Fresh wrote:That's if you're shipping them. If you two go meet somewhere and he just gives them to you, then it's not a sale. A gift is treated different the FFL would only be needed if he shipped them to you and the 5 days more than one pistol still applies.sv_libertarian wrote:Federal law unfortunately makes no exceptions. No interstate transfers of handguns without a dealer, period.I think there are exceptions for transfers between direct family members.
As for the ATF form, there's no exception to that either that I know of.
My son was transferred from WA to CA and he left his pistol with me for safekeeping. Now he decides he wants it down there, so I drive it down to Portland and deliver it to his sister. She will then take it to him in CA, making sure that it's locked in the trunk of her car to comply with CA law. So the question is this: even though my son is legally the owner of the weapon,wouldFederal law deem these two transfers to be illegal? Note that there has been no consideration given in either transfer because the two carriers (me and my daughter) are constructively no more than agents for the lawful owner. But would the Feds see it that way, and consider only the issue of constructive possession?
I've been puzzling over this for several weeks.
I would think since he's the actual owner of the pistol, you should be fine. I'd be more worried about CA law than Federal law.
Also, I would suggest putting it in a sealed package addressed to him. That way it's very apparent who the owner is and that she is only a "carrier" as a UPS or FedEx truck driver would be.Thanks for that. I have already gone to the California board and asked questions about their law and the greatest concern seems to be about what is considered "concealed". We have solved that by putting a cable lock on the pistol and keeping it in the trunk. And she won't be in possession of any ammo or magazines, so she should be ok as to CA law. I have a couple guys on the California board to thank for guidance on that.