[GI-45]

Short question:

After I purchase my 1911, is it legal to ship it to my home in Arizona via UPS, FedEx, or US Mail? (I am not an FFL dealer.)

Long explanation:

I am a CA resident, and I am currently attending college. I live in the dorms on campus. As you may know, it is illegal for me to keep a handgun in the dorms. However, my family has moved from CA to AZ, so I can't simply buy the gun and take it home to keep it there. Even if mailing it to my home in AZ is an option, I'd appreciate any other suggestions you may have, because I now almost feel as if I gave up my 2nd amendment rights when I moved into this dorm. (And no, I can't move off-campus; the rates here in SF are atrocious!

) Basically, I will be graduating in December, then I plan to go home to AZ for a month or so. Then I will be moving to Los Angeles for an extended period of time. That is why I am purchasing my 1911 as a CA resident; I am not an AZ resident (as much as I'd like to be.

), and I'll be living in CA for the next few years.

Thanks.

 

[GI-45]

Wow, you guys are great.

Thanks so much for your advice. The community that we have here on this forum is simply incredible.

 

[GI-45]

Thanks again for the info guys. To be honest, shipping it home to AZ is going to be a last resort. I'm going to see what I can do to keep it here in CA legally while I finish school.