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Chris_B · November 15, 2009, 09:14 AM

An 03FFL is not a license for a primary business- you cannot run a firearms business using an 03 license, Don. 'Activity' could run the gamut from buying a used 1911 slide made in 1920 to buying the whole 1911 made in 1920 so I expect legal precedent and the conduct of a primary business is what governs that part and I don't really feel like making it a project this morning to dig into MA commonwealth legal findings. I just ask what's legal to buy in MA using my 03

Using my 03 I bought a P.38 made in 1944 that had never been to MA before, ever. 100% legal. I cannot sell that to anyone in MA but an 03 holder however and if I try to sell it out of state I must comply with all laws of course

here is a link to MA chapter 180 for the laws of 1998. It's a fun read, make yourself a snack because its also looooooong

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/seslaw98/sl980180.htm

The BATFE also should have sent you a booklet and a CD, Ben

The commonwealth of Massachusetts, in my opinion, broke legal contracts with its residents in 1998 in violation of state law. In 1998 the laws changed, making lifetime licenses void, whereas previously the licenses made were for the holder's lifespan. But they did it, legal or not, so that's that

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Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	An 03FFL is not a license for a primary business- you cannot run a firearms business using an 03 license, Don. 'Activity' could run the gamut from buying a used 1911 slide made in 1920 to buying the whole 1911 made in 1920 so I expect legal precedent and the conduct of a primary business is what governs that part and I don't really feel like making it a project this morning to dig into MA commonwealth legal findings. I just ask what's legal to buy in MA using my 03 Using my 03 I bought a P.38 made in 1944 that had never been to MA before, ever. 100% legal. I cannot sell that to anyone in MA but an 03 holder however and if I try to sell it out of state I must comply with all laws of course here is a link to MA chapter 180 for the laws of 1998. It's a fun read, make yourself a snack because its also looooooong http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/seslaw98/sl980180.htm The BATFE also should have sent you a booklet and a CD, Ben The commonwealth of Massachusetts, in my opinion, broke legal contracts with its residents in 1998 in violation of state law. In 1998 the laws changed, making lifetime licenses void, whereas previously the licenses made were for the holder's lifespan. But they did it, legal or not, so that's that Last edited by Chris_B; November 15, 2009 at 09:25 AM.