Any FFLs here that can answer for me? - The Firearms Forum

H0tr0dder · 12-18-2011, 06:18 AM

Hi, I live in Illinois. I wish to purchase a handgun from another resident in Wisconsin. By federal regulation, I need to purchase the gun via an Illinois FFL.

My question is, can I buy it with bill of sale/transfer of ownership in Wisconsin, pay for it, etc, and then take it to an Illinois FFL for processing or does the seller HAVE to ship it to an FFL in IL first?

Shooter45 · 12-18-2011, 07:22 AM

No. The seller will have to ship the pistol to an Ill FFL dealer. You fill fill out the paperwork there.

H0tr0dder · 12-18-2011, 09:02 AM

Got it, thanks for the reply!

howlnmad · 12-18-2011, 09:13 AM

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Does the seller need to have it sent from a FFL in Wisconson?

Double Deuce · 12-18-2011, 11:03 AM

No they just need to ship it to a FFL.

goofy · 12-18-2011, 01:17 PM

In NY the gun has to be shiped from a FFL.But thats NY and this state is real bad with the gun laws.

coachwill · 12-18-2011, 03:08 PM

I believe they will have to take it to an FFL. However you might want to have the guy selling it check with the laws in his state.

CampingJosh · 12-18-2011, 04:35 PM

He could ship it to an Illinois FFL by UPS or FedEx--NOT the US Postal Service--or (if he's close to the state line) he could actually deliver it to one himself.

gun runner · 12-18-2011, 04:41 PM

holwnmad: I grin every time i see that animated gif you got for your signature haha

H0tr0dder · 12-18-2011, 05:08 PM

I believe that since it is not a handgun, he can ship it himself to an FFL. If it was a handgun it has to go from FFL to FFL.

12-18-2011, 06:18 AM	#1
H0tr0dder V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 102	Any FFLs here that can answer for me? Hi, I live in Illinois. I wish to purchase a handgun from another resident in Wisconsin. By federal regulation, I need to purchase the gun via an Illinois FFL. My question is, can I buy it with bill of sale/transfer of ownership in Wisconsin, pay for it, etc, and then take it to an Illinois FFL for processing or does the seller HAVE to ship it to an FFL in IL first? -->

12-18-2011, 07:22 AM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Any FFLs here that can answer for me? No. The seller will have to ship the pistol to an Ill FFL dealer. You fill fill out the paperwork there.

12-18-2011, 09:02 AM	#3
H0tr0dder V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 102	Re: Any FFLs here that can answer for me? Got it, thanks for the reply!

12-18-2011, 09:13 AM	#4
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,637	Re: Any FFLs here that can answer for me? I Does the seller need to have it sent from a FFL in Wisconson? __________________

12-18-2011, 11:03 AM	#5
Double Deuce V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 313	Re: Any FFLs here that can answer for me? No they just need to ship it to a FFL.

12-18-2011, 01:17 PM	#6
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,063	Re: Any FFLs here that can answer for me? In NY the gun has to be shiped from a FFL.But thats NY and this state is real bad with the gun laws.

12-18-2011, 03:08 PM	#7
coachwill Forum Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vestavia, AL Posts: 122	Re: Any FFLs here that can answer for me? I believe they will have to take it to an FFL. However you might want to have the guy selling it check with the laws in his state.

12-18-2011, 04:35 PM	#8
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,799	Re: Any FFLs here that can answer for me? He could ship it to an Illinois FFL by UPS or FedEx--NOT the US Postal Service--or (if he's close to the state line) he could actually deliver it to one himself. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

12-18-2011, 04:41 PM	#9
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: Any FFLs here that can answer for me? holwnmad: I grin every time i see that animated gif you got for your signature haha

12-18-2011, 05:08 PM	#10
H0tr0dder V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 102	Re: Any FFLs here that can answer for me? I believe that since it is not a handgun, he can ship it himself to an FFL. If it was a handgun it has to go from FFL to FFL.