How to Transfer a Gun Collection
A gun transfer can refers to any aspect of the gun no longer being in a person's possession. A gun transfer can include disposing of, loaning, selling and giving away any item in a gun collection. Gun collection transfer legally requires collectors to apply for a legal transfer and registration of guns not considered antiques, curios or relics (special guns classified as collector's items) under the National Firearms Act (NFA). Transfers of guns in a collection not exempt from the act can be transferred through a licensed dealer.
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Instructions
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Transfer Your Gun Collection
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Research your state transfer laws. State laws vary greatly about how different firearms can be transferred. Contact local sheriff or law enforcement for relevant information.
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Make a detailed list of all guns intended for transfer. Antique and collectible guns do not require a federally licensed dealer to make a transfer within your state.
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Compile all registration and identification information for yourself and the party acquiring the gun collection. A gun transfer requires each party to be identified and recorded.
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Find a licensed firearms dealer to conduct the transfer through when items in a gun collection are not exempt from the NFA. The dealer will charge state fees, collect taxes and impose dealer fees onto the transaction. Ask about applicable fees before settling transfer details.
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Transfer the gun collection to the new owner once the application has been accepted and new registration of NFA regulated guns is complete. The party receiving transfer cannot take possession of the gun collection until the government has accepted the application.
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Sell or transfer curios and relics interstate to a federally licensed collector. Collector's licenses enable an out of state gun collection to be acquired privately by qualified parties. Licensed collectors are required to keep detailed records, so provide them with all pertinent information.
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Tips & Warnings
Separate the curios, relics and antiques from the other guns in your collection for transfer purposes. Dealers charge fees per gun, and collectible items need not be transferred by a licensed dealer. Transfer antiques and collectible guns privately.
A gun collection transfer should only be made to a fellow state resident without a license when you have no reason to think they are not allowed to own a gun under federal law.
