Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

i have a legally owned pistol that is in my name that has to be sent to the manufacturer for repairs. my question is, can i mail it myself via a common carrier such as ups, or do i have to have a ferderal firearms liscense dealer do it. im not sure about the laws for my state or county but i have read federal law says it is ok. i live in san bernardino county california


Asked on 9/21/10, 10:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You can generally send it UPS or FedEx insured, not USPS, and have it returned the same way. However, that is not a guarantee that Big Brother won't e-ray it and decide you are wrong in doing so, and create legal problems for you. Remember, we now live in an anti-gun federal and state environment. You can avoid that risk by using an FFL on both legs of the transportation. That creates a problem of whether the FFL has to log it in, and require you to do a 4473 form to get it back after it is retrurned. Talk to the FFL before making your decision.

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Answered on 9/27/10, 11:21 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

PART TWO: forgot to tell you to call the manufacturer and ask their policy. If they will return to you by UPS or FedEx, that is part of your decision.

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Answered on 9/27/10, 11:22 am


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