Does an out of state gunsmith need to hold an FFL in order to ship a gun for repair?
Thank you.
Bob,
if you mean does he need an FFL to receive a gun,yes he must have an FFL.
You can not send a gun to anyone interstate that does not have a FFL (except yourself)The "shipper" if unlicensed can send a long gun USPS, or a common carrier. If its a hand gun-and he is unlicensed he must use a common carrier (or pay an FFL to ship it USPS on a 1508)and pay overnight fees.
If for repair the gun can be returned to you directly if you shipped it.
https://www.atf.gov/content/firearms-frequently-asked-questions-unlicensed-personshttps://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/gunsmiths.html#license-activities"Q: Is an ATF Form 4473 required when a gunsmith returns a repaired firearm?
No, provided the firearm is returned to the person from whom it was received. [27 CFR 478.124(a)]
Q: Is a license needed to engage in the business of engraving, customizing, refinishing or repairing firearms?
Yes. A person conducting such activities as a business is considered to be a gunsmith within the definition of a dealer.
[27 CFR 478.11]
