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November 26, 2021, 08:11 AM | #1 |
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Buying Ammo and Rifle in Another State?
Where I live in Arkansas the closest Walmart is in Missouri. Can I buy ammo or even a rifle at this Walmart?
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November 26, 2021, 08:23 AM | #2 |
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Yes, but it must go through an FFL. The short story under federal law is that any transfer of a firearm must go through an FFL. A transfer of a long gun can go through an FFL in either the transferee's or transferor's state of residence, but a handgun transfer must go through an FFL in the transferee's state of residence. See 18 USC 922.
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November 26, 2021, 10:08 AM | #3 |
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No, a rifle doesn’t have to go through an FFL if you buy it in person. It only has to go through an FFL if you have it shipped to you in your own state.
Note: OP was asking about a rifle. |
November 26, 2021, 10:13 AM | #4 |
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The states you are mentioning I don't think you'll have a problem. I was cursed with a NY state drivers license for a while and I would frequently run into the issue of "if it isn't legal in your state of residence we won't sell it to you here".
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If this is incorrect, please post a link to the law that provides otherwise.
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November 26, 2021, 01:59 PM | #7 |
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Long Guns
Federal law places somewhat looser restrictions on the sale or transfer of long guns like rifles and shotguns across state lines. Under federal law, individuals can lawfully obtain a long gun from a seller or transferor in another state, provided that: Both parties meet in person to conduct the sale or transfer. The sale or transfer is conducted by, or through, a licensed dealer, pursuant to a background check and other requirements. The sale, delivery, and receipt of the long gun fully comply with state law in both parties’ states of residence. From FFL123.com “ Handguns vs Long Guns Buying a long gun anywhere in the United States and taking possession of it immediately is perfectly legal to do as a private person, as long as you’re abiding by all applicable laws in both your home state and the state in which you’re purchasing the long gun. “ Last edited by NoSecondBest; November 26, 2021 at 02:07 PM. |
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Frank posted the actual citations from federal law. You need to read them. FFL123 is not a good source of information. You wrote: Quote:
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November 27, 2021, 11:10 AM | #9 |
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Long guns must go thru FFL when buyer is resident of state pother than that of seller.
I found this out the hard way a few yrs ago when I sold a 22 benchrest rifle to a resident of an adjoining state. I even asked the FFL dept of a gunstore that we chose to meet at for the transfer. I asked and they told me-FFL not required but that info was/is WRONG....Either I asked wrong question or they didnt listen. |
November 27, 2021, 12:33 PM | #10 |
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The question has been answered. Frank Ettin has cited the relevant federal law -- see post #6.
Closed before anyone else comes along to add further confusion.
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