Jerry,

I was at my FFL today and asked him about this. All you need to do is provide proof of sale for the buyer, provided he drives to Missouri and picks up the shotgun. Illinois law allows what they call a "Contiguous State" provision. As long as the state physically borders Illinois and only a long gun is involved, a direct person to person transfer is ok. The buyer should keep a copy of the proof of sale. If he wants it delivered, he has to provide you with a copy of an FFL and that is the only address that the gun can be delivered to. (Providing he does not have a C&R.)

If a handgun is involved, it must go through an FFL in Illinois and the buyer is subject to the 3 day wait rule.

Clear as mud...


Pete