Ohio Gun Ownership

[gkeil961]

If I purchase a firearm from a friend of mine.....what do I have to do to legally have it? Do I have to take it to an FFL and fill out paperwork? We are both in Ohio?

Thanks for your help

 

[trophyhunter]

You most likely should call your local County office, or Sheriff's office and inguire on the Leagalities of proper procedure's.

 

[rt48]

As long as you are both residents of Ohio, there is nothing you need to do beside exchanging the gun and the money. FFLs are only needed for sales between residents of two different states or if you are buying from a licensed dealer.

 

[rt48]

Here's the BATFE FAQ on the subject:

ATF Home
Firearms
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlicensed Persons

Unlicensed Persons Questions

Q: To whom may an unlicensed person transfer firearms under the GCA?

A person may sell a firearm to an unlicensed resident of his State, if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law. A person may loan or rent a firearm to a resident of any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes, if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law. A person may sell or transfer a firearm to a licensee in any State. However, a firearm other than a curio or relic may not be transferred interstate to a licensed collector.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(d), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]
Q: From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA?

A person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State, except that he or she may purchase or otherwise acquire a rifle or shotgun, in person, at a licensee’s premises in any State, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(b)(3), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]

ATF Online - Firearms - Frequently Asked Questions - Unlicensed Persons

 

[NavyLCDR]

You've already completed all the steps required by law. There is nothing else to do.

 

[rt48]

Did you used to be NavyLt? Did you get a promotion?

 

[eXGee11]

Did you used to be NavyLt? Did you get a promotion?

Good eye. I remember an older post where he mentioned a pending promotion.

As for Ohio purchases, as long as you have no reason to believe the receiving party is disallowed from ownership your fine. I have yet to go to a ffl for a purchase. Keep uncle Sam out of it. (And don't bother trying to register it. Portage county sheriff laughed me off the phone. Asked me if I was from a commie state.)

 

[NavyLCDR]

Did you used to be NavyLt? Did you get a promotion?

Yes and yes! Thank you!