Legally ship shotgun

[dingrr]

I’m having a little trouble finding a legal answer. Specially, my son left his shotgun (Remington 870 combo) in my possession when he relocated for work. Now he purchased a home in CA and would like me to ship it to him. Can I pack and ship it directly (USPS/FedEx/UPS) or must I use an FFL at one or both ends? Thanks

 

[camper4lyfe]

It's going to depend on your son's FFL. Some will require it to be sent from an FFL, but legally it's not required.

 

[dwa12479]

Safest way is to use FFL at both ends. Sadly.

I would choose a different method personally if I was sending it to my own son. But that's just me.

 

[Target]

A couple of years ago I sold a shotgun out of state. Sent it via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Box to buyer's FFL.
Do you need to ship to a FFL? Have your son check with local dealer on the laws there.
That being said, if you send a rifle to the factory for repair, they return ship it to your house.

Edit** Just re-read your post and saw it's going to Cali. They're laws are almost as bad as NYC.
Have him contact a local FFL to learn the procedure.

 

[Target]

Here's a thread from Calguns.net about transferring between family members:
It says a CA FFL is needed to receive the firearm.

Interstate transfer among some family members - Calguns.net

Interstate transfer among some family members How CA Laws Apply to/Affect Me

www.calguns.net

 

[Mk44]

This is your son's shotgun. He is having his shotgun mailed to himself. (it's not a transfer.)
you both have the same last name and (previously) had the same address. put your last name as the sender. mail it to him insured with signature required.

It is legal to ship a long gun to yourself when you go on an out of State hunting trip. I don't see why he (you) can't ship his shotgun to himself.
just my $0.02 (i'm not up to date with CA laws.)

 

[1075tech]

Don't ask, don't tell is a good policy for a lot of things.

I am not a lawyer.

 

[cgrutt]

Believe you must ship to FFL if shipping out of state. You could ship shotgun to yourself (as could your son) out of state in care of another person but issue in this case is the shipper and recipient are not same person. You could also ship to another non-FFL within same state but that's not case here. If it's going out of state and you are not recipient believe it must be sent to FFL under Federal Law. Not aware of any exceptions for family members. Agree there is no transfer as it already belongs to your son.

 

[Cooolone]

His gun, shipping to himself... Not a transfer! Don't see the problem, or need for FFL. Or are all firearm shipments handled in CA through FFL's? As noted, you may ship a firearm for many purposes that do not require FFL's that do comply with law. Such as blacksmiths, or to/from manufacturer, etc., you may simply ship, done, no big deal.

Possession, does not define ownership! Is it in any way illegal for "you" to "possess" a firearm? If not, box it, ship it, his name on as sender, and receiver. This is specifically because it is "his"...

Really want to be maybe safer? Break the firearm down into parts and ship separately... Lol

Just my $.02

Have fun!

 

[BDinPutnam]

Consult the CA laws. What's "good" on the internet may not be "good" in Kalifornia.

I'd probably suck it up and ship it to an FFL to be safe.

Or make the kid come get it.