KCD is correct. FFL is the only way, from any state, you can legally buy from our of state.
Prices for a FFL are from $25-$100 in NY. Greed is the motivation.
Odd, but searching the various websites, I don't always see it clearly stated if a non-resident is allowed to purchase a handgun in another state. I know most states do not allow this, but wondered if there were some that did? For example, does Arizona allow non-resident purchases from (a) any other state or (b) CHL holders form other states or (c) where they have some form of reciprocity, or (d) not at all, anywhere. I don't want to get on the Fast and Furious thing, just curious why I don't see it spelled out - seems pretty fundamental...
I think he was meaning the higher pricing.Exactly how is greed the motivation? It is a Federal law. The Federal government gets nothing from it (except a little bit in capital gains taxes). In fact, it costs the Federal government money because they have to do the NICS checks.
The motivation behind the law is the anti-gun groups.
Federal law 18 USC 922 (a)(3), (a)(5), and (b)(3) are the applicable statutes. Face to Face transactions (no FFL involved) of any firearm, handgun, rifle or shotgun are only legal between residents of the same state and are subject to the state laws of their residency.
Rifles and shotguns may be purchased and received through an FFL in any state so long as the state laws of both the purchaser and the FFL are followed.
Other than rifles and shotguns may be purchased in any state, but must be received by the purchaser from an FFL in their own state of residence, complying with their own state laws.
I think he was meaning the higher pricing.
$25 for the transfer plus $5 for the Form 4473 call in is what we charge. I have a copy of the shop's license in my bag for this trip north. So whatever I buy will cost me shipping and the call in fee when I get back here. If you get a Type 03 C&R FFL, you can buy C&R guns and take them with you. But not non-C&R guns.
Call in fee? It's an 800 #, no?
No. A firearm purchased out of state, such as from Gunbroker or an out of state dealer must be shipped to a FFL in your area. That FFL will then charge you a fee to perform the background check so he can turn the gun over to you. Only an FFL can call in for the background check to NICS. The FFL must receive the firearm when it is shipped to him, log it in on his book, have you fill out the 4473, verify it is complete, either call in or enter the data into the system on the computer and then log the firearm out of his books to you.
A $25 fee is very reasonable for performing that work. I charge $25. I think the $100 fee is pretty high. If someone wants to charge you $100, fine someone else to handle the transaction.
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