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Gary
Ink's Still Wet on My License!
Username: Gary
Post Number: 12
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 5:55 pm: | |
I've purchased a firearm (not a C&R, however, really sorry if this is off topic) from a really good friend in Arkansas. Unfortunately, I'm in Philadelphia, PA and need him to ship me the gun through a FFL dealer.
Easy, right? Wrong!
Any shop that I go to will only accept shipment FROM a FFL dealer, not a personal residence or UPS dropoff point.
Now, before everyone hollers that legally my friend can ship it to the FFL dealer, I am well aware of this fact. The problem is that at the dealers where I've checked, they all give me an adamant (and most of the time, ignorant/obnoxious) "Gotta be shipped from a dealer to a dealer." and a copy of the sender's FFL needs to be included.
I don't know if this is all because of 9-11 (though I'm sure there are soooo many terrorists out there going to use a .41 magnum Ruger Blackhawk! ) or what, but it's a real PITA.
What I'm asking is if there are any FFL dealers or holders in the Benton/Little Rock Arkansas area (or are an AR resident and might find yourself in that area) that could help us make this transfer? My friend has a hard time getting around (several health problems) and isn't really up to the trip for long distances to search out a gun shop that will be willing to ship a gun without charging an arm and a leg. Payment for shipping isn't the problem, but I'm already paying a "transfer fee" up here and don't want to get nailed too badly with a "processing fee" on the sender's end too.
We've tried the "FFL Search" features of GunsAmerica, AuctionArms and the like, with no luck. He's trying to see if one of a couple pawn shops are able and/or willing to make the shipment, but we're not too optimistic about it.
I'm going to attend a gun show this weekend to see if this from FFL to FFL requirement is a PA statewide thing, or just some BS that's in Philadelphia (and surrounding areas) or whatever.
Any help in this matter would be graciously appreciated. We really would hate for this type of chickensh*t to be the dealbreaker on this.
Thanks in advance.
Gary |
Jwmathews
Ink's Still Wet on My License!
Username: Jwmathews
Post Number: 11
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 5:27 pm: | |
Sounds like you need to keep trying to find a better receiving agent. Have you checked the SHOTGUN NEWS FFL List? It's on their website. If you cannot find anyone in the city, look at the surrounding areas within reasonable driving distance. |
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