Posted: 12/3/2008 1:44:26 PM EDT
| Im from Indiana and I have a pistol I want to give to my father in law for christmas, who happens to live in Illinois. It will be a gift, so do I still need to do a transfer through an ffl or can I just give it to him? Btw, he is an LEO. Not sure if that make a difference. Thanks for your help. |
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If he comes to Indiana to get the gun then abide by IN laws. Gifts from family members do not require an FFL transfer. That is what my IL FFL holder told me when I ran into a similar situation You do this at your own peril. Agreed. Find a FFL to do the transfer. Might seem like a waste of money but better safe than sorry. Handgun across state lines is a no no. Folks might argue about it being a gift but why take the chances. If he doesn't have a FOID tell him to get one so he doesn't get into trouble. |
Just let him borrow it, permenently
My dad lives in Indiana and when he comes over to shoot, he leaves them here for me to clean until he comes back over. I've always wondered if this is "legal" How would they prove whats mine and whats his? Some of his guns were bought at a hardware store back in the late 50's early 60's. |