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Non-resident gun purchase
I think I know the answer to this but, is it against the law to purchase a handgun (in person) in a state you are not a resident of without using an FFL or is it only shipping shipping it to/from a state you are not a resident that is illegal.
To be specific, I am a resident of GA and I may be working in TX. Can I purchase a hand gun in TX (in person) while I'm there without having to have an FFL in TX ship it to an FFL in my home state of GA and then pick it up when I get back to GA
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Thought so.......thx
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Unless it's an antique or a modern replica of one, plus a few other considerations - like whether or not there's modern ammo for it if it's a cartridge gun.
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But long guns are OK.
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Not FTF, through the FFL in the other state (TX)
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OP can PURCHASE a handgun in Texas, he just cannot take possession of it in Texas. -If he purchases a firearm other than a rifle or shotgun from a licensed dealer in Texas, the dealer must ship to a dealer in the OP's state. -If he purchases ANY firearm from a nonlicensee in Texas, he cannot take possession. The Texas seller must ship it to a licensed dealer in the OP's state of residence.
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The whole handgun across state lines issue is being tested right now, with a test case, based upon residents from DC, attempting to purchase a handgun in TX and return to DC with same. There are a number of statutes and laws in play, but the U.S district Court, for North District of TX found in favor of the purchasers and ruled the across state line laws unconstitutional.
The law still stands as written and enforced nation wide, but the whole business is likely headed to the US Supreme Court for a ruling. The above is a very limited description of the facts, the document I have (dated 11Feb15) is frought with law speak that is way beyond me ...but we have not heard the end of this issue. |
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But Mance v. Lynch is irrelevant to the OP's question. Current federal law, now applicable to the OP's question, on the transfer of a firearm from a resident of one State to a resident of another (not including the rules for those with Curio and Relic licenses and the subject of dual residency) can be outlined as follows:
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