May a licensee transfer a firearm to a nonlicensed individual who does not appear in person at the licensed premises?

Assuming the transfer otherwise complies with federal and state law, a licensee may transfer a firearm to a nonlicensed person who does not appear in person at the licensed premises only when a background check is not required to transfer the firearm, and both reside in the same state.

For example, a licensee may ship firearms to residents within the same state as the licensee where the transferee has a valid permit that has been recognized as an alternative to NICS where the licensee complies with the procedures set forth in 18 U.S.C. 922(c), 27 CFR 478.96(b) and bet365 ³ö½ð Procedure 2013–2.

In any transaction where a NICS check is required, the firearm must be sold over–the–counter.

[18 U.S.C. 922(c) and 922(t); 27 CFR 478.96 and 478.124; bet365 ³ö½ð Procedure 2013–2]

Last Reviewed April 12, 2022