Originally Posted by
Nomercy448
You don't have to use an FFL at all when shipping to the OEM for recalls, repairs, or to have other work done. Not even for handguns. The firearm goes straight from the owner to the manufacturer, and straight back. No middleman at all. That's basically the ONE EXCLUSION where an FFL doesn't have to be involved at all, even for interstate shipping of firearms.
Just got to this thread this AM and glad that was cleared up. Thanks Nm448!