Originally Posted By: DuckRyder
Originally Posted By: 2015_PSD
Originally Posted By: rubberchicken
Interesting AZJeff - I have a S&W 686-3 stainless that I never use and was looking to sell. I have no special permits other than a state "collector" license that allows me to buy arms more frequently that normal. I was looking on Gunbroker but I have never used it, and I certainly do not want to run afoul of any laws. If I list it, and just arrange to send to a FFL broker of the purchasers choice, will that work ?
I have sold a few on Gunbroker.com and have always used a local FFL to ship to the buyer's FFL, but the last time I sold one a local FFL told me it was perfectly legal for me to ship it directly to the buyer's FFL. He said check with the ATF if I did not believe it. I did not believe it, so I did check and sure enough it IS perfectly legal to do so. There is also no problem if the deal falls through on the back end because the buyer's FFL could ship it straight back to me. Local/state law may prevent this in your area so you would want to confirm, but it was a bit of a leading experience.
BUT - An FFL can ship a handgun USPS legally where an individual must ship common carrier. Depending on your relationship with your FFL, it may be cheaper to ship USPS through FFL. Also, you should ensure the buyers FFL will accept from an individual, not all will.
All true, but I would never use USPS for anything remotely valuable and yes, quite correct, you should confirm the receiving FFL will accept a firearm from an individual. Thanks for the clarification.