Originally Posted by
jeepdude1987
Do the laws hold through for trading guns state to state? Does anyone for sure.
It is very simple... If the gun crosses state lines then the RECEIVER (person receiving the firearm from the shipper) OF THE FIREARM MUST BE AN 01 FFL at a minimum (03 FFL if the firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic). The Federal Gov't has this power under the interstate commerce clause of the US Constitution.
In the case of handguns the USPS will not and cannot legally ship them. They must go UPS or FEDEX and at least in Michigan must go 01 FFL (in state) to 01 FFL (purchasers state).
If you ship intrastate in Michigan long guns can go from your door to the new owner... Handguns must either be FTF or FFL to FFL as there is paperwork to be filled out with every handgun transfer.
Long gun shipping is very simple, cut and dried. Handgun shipping becomes more cumbersome because of varying handgun laws within the various states. Some much more strict than others.