So I'm planning on selling a rifle to an NY resident and I have confirmed that it is legal to own there. My question is do I have to have my ffl send to their ffl or can I just ship it directly to their ffl?

If their FFL accepts shipments from non-ffl, then you can ship direct.

It all depends on the FFL receiving the rifle. Because it is a long gun, you are allowed to send it via the US Mail . I find it helpful to print out the GunBroker.com shipping rules that reference the laws allowing you to do this. It will help you get past the Postal worker that initially refuses to accept it.

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Support/SupportFAQView.aspx?faqid=1118

 

The harder part is getting the reciving FFL to accept from an individual. With the exception of California, it is perfectly legal for an FFL to accept a handgun or rifle from an individual. They simply need your identification so they can log it. I send a copy of my Driver's License and NJ FID.

Many FFL's will not accept from individuals. I do my very best not to give them my business. They are simply making things difficult for gun owners to save themselves a perceived hassle from ATF for doing something that is legal.

I would ask the buyer to make sure his FFL accepts from individuals. If they don't, ask him to find one that does. Remember, there is a transfer fee that you will be paying your FFL is he has to ship it to another FFL.