I found this to be quite interesting from the BATF website. Has anybody heard of this.

 

From the ATF's FAQ < http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm >

 

(B8) May a nonlicensee ship a firearm by common or contract carrier?

A nonlicensee may ship a firearm by a common or contract carrier to a resident of his or her own State or to a licensee in any State. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. In addition, Federal law requires that the carrier be notified that the shipment contains a firearm and prohibits common or contract carriers from requiring or causing any label to be placed on any package indicating that it contains a firearm.

 

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(2)(A), 922(a) (3), 922(a)(5) and 922(e), 27 CFR 478.31 and 478.30]

 

So does this mean rather than drive to pick up a rifle, I can just have the guy ship it UPS to me?

Yes, if you are residents of the same state and the sender is not a dealer.

NOT IN N.J. ---------------- - state laws can be stricter than federal laws , but cannot conflict with them -

NOT IN NJ

 

SURPRISE!

NOT IN N.J. ---------------- - state laws can be stricter than federal laws , but cannot conflict with them -

Hmm. Maybe I am wrong. Please cite the statute that says that it is against the law.

if you are shipping it for a sale purpose it is covered in 2c:58-3 - the transfer can only take place in the actual presence of the firearms owner or licensed dealer if it was transferred for a consignment sale - you can ship it to a licensed gunsmith for repairs or modifications - n.j. firearms statues do not have to state that an act is legal - anything not spelled out as being legal could be an illegal act -

Sorry. Still don't see it.

 

Not saying it is a good idea, but no unlawful.

that about wraps up fine N.J. gun laws (half ass)