Does this war dug-up need a FFL

flytrout · 01-09-2014, 03:20 PM

This is my sisters old war dug up she got from grandpa and wants to sale it. Since it is a dug-up and too rusted to shoot,does it need a ffl to receive. No parts can go on it because how the metal is. Thanks

Zorba · 01-09-2014, 03:25 PM

With the usual caveats (I'm not a lawyer, etc): No. I'm pretty sure it ceases to be a firearm when it can't shoot!

John Sabato · 01-09-2014, 03:32 PM

Sorry Zormpas... but it is a firearm receiver forever as long as it is still in one piece, even if it is rusty... or damaged. If it is in more than one piece... then you are probably safe.

Flytrout, please post a photo of the item!

flytrout · 01-09-2014, 04:04 PM

Sorry I had to down size the pics

John Sabato · 01-09-2014, 04:12 PM

As bad as that looks, it is a FIREARM in the eyes of the law. hang it on the wall or sell it to someone face to face. DO NOT MAIL IT.

Zorba · 01-09-2014, 04:58 PM

No kidding? Learn something every day!

Who said Laws make sense!

mrerick · 01-09-2014, 05:07 PM

Not only is it a "firearm" under the law, but it also is a "handgun", which requires registration in some states...

These laws really don't make a great deal of sense. They are all about "control" of the population, and some are clearly constitutional infringements.

Zorba · 01-09-2014, 05:16 PM

Laws and "morals" seldom intersect with ETHICS!

Jim Mac · 02-14-2014, 07:46 PM

You should get into ak's a stamped reciever shell is considered a gun. Which is basically a folded piece of sheetmetal with holes drilled in it. Drill the third evil hole and you can end up doing ten years just owning a piece of bent sheetmetal because now its considered a machine gun.Jim

01-09-2014, 03:20 PM	#1
flytrout User Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does this war dug-up need a FFL This is my sisters old war dug up she got from grandpa and wants to sale it. Since it is a dug-up and too rusted to shoot,does it need a ffl to receive. No parts can go on it because how the metal is. Thanks

01-09-2014, 03:32 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Sorry Zormpas... but it is a firearm receiver forever as long as it is still in one piece, even if it is rusty... or damaged. If it is in more than one piece... then you are probably safe. Flytrout, please post a photo of the item! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-09-2014, 04:04 PM	#4
flytrout User Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Photos Sorry I had to down size the pics Attached Images

01-09-2014, 04:12 PM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	As bad as that looks, it is a FIREARM in the eyes of the law. hang it on the wall or sell it to someone face to face. DO NOT MAIL IT. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-09-2014, 05:07 PM	#7
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,901 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Not only is it a "firearm" under the law, but it also is a "handgun", which requires registration in some states... These laws really don't make a great deal of sense. They are all about "control" of the population, and some are clearly constitutional infringements. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-09-2014, 03:25 PM	#2
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	With the usual caveats (I'm not a lawyer, etc): No. I'm pretty sure it ceases to be a firearm when it can't shoot!

01-09-2014, 04:58 PM	#6
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	No kidding? Learn something every day! Who said Laws make sense!

01-09-2014, 05:16 PM	#8
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	Laws and "morals" seldom intersect with ETHICS!

02-14-2014, 07:46 PM	#9
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	You should get into ak's a stamped reciever shell is considered a gun. Which is basically a folded piece of sheetmetal with holes drilled in it. Drill the third evil hole and you can end up doing ten years just owning a piece of bent sheetmetal because now its considered a machine gun.Jim