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Transfering a Firearm after the Death of a Family Member »

By Doug Little on Dec 29, 2009 in Firearms Transfers, Shipping Firearms, Transporting Firearms | 0 Comments

Question:  My Dad is ill in New York and has a pistol permit there.  If something happens to him, how do I get the handgun back to Arizona.  I have a CCW here in Arizona.
Answer:  Under federal law you would normally be required to transfer the firearm using a federally licensed firearms dealer.  One of [...]

Legal Age to Purchase or Possess Firearms in Arizona… »

By Doug Little on Nov 16, 2009 in Federal Firearms Laws, Firearms Transfers, Legal Issues | 0 Comments

Question: Can you tell me the specific ARS law in which it tells you specifics about what ages at which you can buy a handgun or shotgun or any type of gun?  I have been googling binging yahooing and I can’t seem to find it.  I don’t want to be misinformed and would like to [...]

Transfer of Firearms Between Family Members Living in Texas and California »

By Doug Little on Sep 28, 2009 in Federal Firearms Laws, Firearms Safety, Firearms Transfers, State Firearms Laws | 2 Comments

Question:  I am a Texas resident, visiting my father in California. I would like to take back two 22-caliber rifles, one very old .410 shotgun, and possibly an air powered bb gun to Texas.  My vehicle is a crossover SUV and there is not trunk.  It has been a long time since I lived in [...]

Transporting a Handgun Across State Lines… »

By Doug Little on Sep 2, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Firearms Transfers, Vehicle Carry | 0 Comments

Question: I am buying a handgun from a friend in Denver and have to carry it back to Orlando.  I have a Dodge 1500 with a jump seat in the middle of two buckets.  I use the top side of the jump seat as a rest or table when necessary and want to use the [...]

Handgun Ownership by Arizona “Snowbirds”… »

By Doug Little on Jun 10, 2009 in Federal Firearms Laws, Firearms Transfers, International Issues, State Firearms Laws, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Question: I am a Canadian “snowbird”.  I live in Arizona for about 5 months out of the year but I am a Canadian citizen – not an American citizen.  I do not have a green card.  Can I legally purchase a hand gun in Arizona and leave it in my Arizona condo when I return [...]

Interstate Transfer of Firearms When the Recipient is Under 21… »

By Doug Little on Apr 11, 2009 in Federal Firearms Laws, Firearms Transfers, Legal Issues | 0 Comments

Question: My Father wants to sign my guns over to me since I’m living in Arizona but I’m under 21.  I know its legal for me to own a handgun here in Arizona, but I am unclear on how or if I could buy them from him since he is living in California.  I went [...]

Questions on Private Handgun Sales in Arizona »

By Doug Little on Mar 3, 2009 in Federal Firearms Laws, Firearms Transfers | 0 Comments

Question:  Adult over 21 with no criminal back ground.  I recently purchased a hand gun through a private sale, face to face from a co-worker both residents of AZ, and over 21. With a third party witness.  Any problems with this.  Is a bill of sale required by law? Is registration of the firearm required [...]