Moving from CA to SC, shipping own firearms and ammo

[Exile_D]

I have an uncle-in-law (one of the good ones) finally fleeing from CA to SC and he was asking me about shipping his firearms and ammo from there to SC.
He is planning on putting his handguns in his luggage when he flies out next, but is not sure the best way to get his long guns and ammo to Fort Mill, SC.

I have only ever sent complete firearms through a FFL, so I don't know if there is a better way to do it. Does he have to go from FFL to FFL or can he ship it to his current residence (staying with family) in SC, etc. ?
I have sent a barreled action through UPS, but that doesn't really help with this.

 

[ronn47]

Give Jack a call and see what he says.

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[Catfish]

The GCA and CFR graciously allow you to ship long guns to yourself anywhere in the US via USPS without using an FFL. I don't know what CA allows.

 

[rufrdr]

The movers moved my firearms in the locked safes when I moved east.

 

[92G]

suggest he not put firearms in his luggage. There is simple SAP for airline Travel w firearm requires declaring, specific locked box, separate ammo from firearm, etc.

if I we’re moving that far with firearms Id consider contacting a freight service and have them transport it. Won’t be cheap though. I wouldn’t trust movers and unless someone has an FFL friend im not sure I’d want to 4473 everything again w the receiving FFL.

 

[Button Pusher]

How much stuff is he moving, could be cheaper to sell off factory ammo. Get a Knack tool box and pack the firearms inside, ship with the furniture.

 

[TriggerMan]

Don't come to SC. Let him live in the bed he made for himself in Commiefornia. We like SC just the way it is.

 

[heavydoc]

My dad Flys with his several times a year. In fact he brought me some of my pistols last year when we met up in . And this year he is bringing my 3030 Marlin, I'm only getting it back now cause he says it is to expensive to shoot, lol. The airline does require it be in a locked box inside the luggage and declared. Long guns can be in their own case

 

[Jmoser]

How many total?
I rented a 16 ft Uhaul . . .

 

[Button Pusher]

Outbound CA rental trucks very expensive due to the exodus.

 

[LPC1861]

Your uncle-in-law might need to do some extra paperwork, depending on the firearm and state laws. It's crucial to check with local laws in both California and South Carolina. The FFL-to-FFL route is recommended because it ensures compliance with all regulations, plus it reduces risks of mishandling or legal issues.