Originally Posted by Florida Resident
I bought a pristine pre-64 Super Grade Model 70 from a guy in Georgia. He drove to just inside the northern border of Florida to meet me for the exchange in a McDonald's parking lot. Saved the worry about damage in shipping and much of the costs.

I hope that a question about buying and selling but avoiding shipping is on topic.

Is the transfer described in the quote above a violation of Federal law, assuming that neither party has an FFL?

My reading of ATF FAQs makes me think it is a violation, despite crossing a state border to make the transfer in the purchaser's state of residency. I may be misinterpreting the FAQs, or they may be incorrect.

Thanks.
--Bob