Shipping a Gun to my Dad in California

[tallmike]

I am giving a revolver that I dont use to my Dad who lives in California.

He is paying for any shipping costs and we plan to ship it via fed-ex, but I just wanted to ask (on here before dealing with the fedex folks) what were the specific rules I would need to be aware of for this transaction?

Will fedex require FFL to FFL or is person to person OK as long as we overnight it?

Any packaging requirements?



I know the fedex folks can probably answer most of these questions for me but I trust in the knowledge base here and I just wanted to get a feel for what is going to be required before I go deal with them.

Thanks for the help =)

[Xander]

Using an FFL is required for interstate transfers.

[bdsnooks]

I used to be a FFL in Ca.
At the time I left, You had to ship FFL for handguns (not all FFL's will receive from non-licensees), and the handgun HAD TO BE ON THE "APPROVED LIST" in order to be DROS'ed.
Receiver (buyer) must also have a "HSC" card and pass a operations test on receipt of gun.

You can find current info at http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/ or by calling (916) 322-3360.

[KBCraig]

Using an FFL is required for interstate transfers.

Yes, but only on the recipient's end.

You'll have to ship it to an FFL in California, where your dad can pick it up (after the mandatory registration and waiting period). Be sure to check ahead of time that the revolver is "California approved".

[seamusTX]

You are not required to use an FFL to ship the handgun, but doing so can be cheaper than FedEx. The guy I use charges $35 to ship. He also has the advantage of being within a mile of my home.

- Jim