Form 4 Interstate Process Question

[xwing]

I'm looking into buying a transferrable machine gun, most likely from out-of-state. If the selling ad states "On Form 4 in XX State", does that mean we'd have to do two "Form 4" transfers (and two long multiple-month waits)? (They'd have to transfer to a SOT in Indiana first on form 4, and then a second transfer from the SOT / dealer to me via form 4?) If an individual transfers an NFA item to a dealer in another state, do they have to use Form 4? It appears Form 3 is only dealer --> dealer?

Or am I misunderstanding the process? I'm trying to make sure I understand everything involved before I make a bid. I am already knowledgeable on the laws for buying / selling "normal" firearms both inter- and intra-state, but less versed on NFA items.

 

[Hop]

Seller to FFL in his State. That'll cost the seller $200 iirc.

FFL dealer in State1 to FFL dealer State2 is quite a bit quicker. Maybe a month. Last one I had sent State to State cost me some money.

In State FFL dealer to you on a Form 4 @ $200.

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[AaronK]

I'm looking into buying a transferrable machine gun, most likely from out-of-state. If the selling ad states "On Form 4 in XX State", does that mean we'd have to do two "Form 4" transfers (and two long multiple-month waits)? (They'd have to transfer to a SOT in Indiana first on form 4, and then a second transfer from the SOT / dealer to me via form 4?) If an individual transfers an NFA item to a dealer in another state, do they have to use Form 4? It appears Form 3 is only dealer --> dealer?

Or am I misunderstanding the process? I'm trying to make sure I understand everything involved before I make a bid. I am already knowledgeable on the laws for buying / selling "normal" firearms both inter- and intra-state, but less versed on NFA items.

You are correct in your understanding. It will transfer directly to your local dealer on a tax paid form 4 and then another tax paid form4 to you. Generally speaking a form 4 to a dealer is much quicker but still typically around 4 months. You will not be able to start your form 4 transfer until it's physically in your dealer’s possession.