Firearm from Overseas

[Bruff]

Relative received double-barrel shotgun as a gift in Europe. How do you go about shipping to MA, legally taking possession etc?

Thanks!

 

[AF83]

Have it shipped to an FFL.

 

[Bruff]

It is that simple? the interwebs have all sorts of conflicting info about BATFE forms, waiting time, etc. very confusing!

 

[glide]

It's not that simple. If it was I'd be having a Sig 550 shipped to me this very second.

 

[Finalygotabeltfed]

It must be imported into the US by either a type 8 or type 11 licensed FFL then transfered to you. The usual 4473 and FA10 in MA.

 

[Wendell]

It is that simple? the interwebs have all sorts of conflicting info about BATFE forms, waiting time, etc. very confusing!

If the easy way is what you want, here is your method.