I didn't see any state specific or dedicated FFL sub forums on here so figured this general sub would be the best option
Potentially selling a rifle locally, in communication with the would-be buyer, he's an FFL in MA and i'm an individual in RI. I cross checked his name, phone number, etc and he is who he claims to be (i.e. not using a burner number, false name, etc).
He stated the following:
"I am the FFL all i need from you is a copy of your Drivers License for our files sent to our store email. I being the FFL owner will come to you and pick the firearm up preventing you from getting in trouble for transferring firearms across state lines without a mass LTC. when I pick the firearms up I will give you a copy of my FFL that you will keep on file that's all we need to do once i put the firearm in my FFL bound book the same day it is legally the stores the copy of the FFL is your receipt"
Would his proposal be legal? Obviously I'd get a copy of his FFL first and verify before actually meeting, am also skeptical of emailing him my license ahead of time, i would assume that a photocopy of it on the bill of sale handed off face to face would be sufficient. I'm not in any particular hurry to sell the gun in question, so if this is going to be more hassle/risk than normal then i'll just decline, however I just wanted to check with those more knowledgeable about the state in question to see if his proposal is a "normal day at the office for MA"
Potentially selling a rifle locally, in communication with the would-be buyer, he's an FFL in MA and i'm an individual in RI. I cross checked his name, phone number, etc and he is who he claims to be (i.e. not using a burner number, false name, etc).
He stated the following:
"I am the FFL all i need from you is a copy of your Drivers License for our files sent to our store email. I being the FFL owner will come to you and pick the firearm up preventing you from getting in trouble for transferring firearms across state lines without a mass LTC. when I pick the firearms up I will give you a copy of my FFL that you will keep on file that's all we need to do once i put the firearm in my FFL bound book the same day it is legally the stores the copy of the FFL is your receipt"
Would his proposal be legal? Obviously I'd get a copy of his FFL first and verify before actually meeting, am also skeptical of emailing him my license ahead of time, i would assume that a photocopy of it on the bill of sale handed off face to face would be sufficient. I'm not in any particular hurry to sell the gun in question, so if this is going to be more hassle/risk than normal then i'll just decline, however I just wanted to check with those more knowledgeable about the state in question to see if his proposal is a "normal day at the office for MA"
