As Ad points out, state laws vary considerably. For comparison, NC has no waiting period and anyone (of age) can buy a long gun from a FFL with a just a NICS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Instant_Criminal_Background_Check_Sys tem ) and completing an ATF 4473 form (https://www.atf.gov/files/forms/download/atf-f-4473-1.pdf). Note that lying on the 4473 constitutes a felony.
On the other hand, a NC, pistol purchase permit (obtained from local sheriff) or concealed carry permit is required to receive a handgun under any circumstances, for example even you inherited a handgun. Considering that it is illegal to transfer a firearm to someone who cannot legally possess one (like a felon, for example) and it is illegal to buy a stolen firearm, it may be a smart to run even private transfers through a FFL unless you REALLY know the buyer/seller. Federal firearm laws have serious penalties but it seems that real criminal-types rarely get convicted of these violations. But law-abiding citizens can easily run afoul of these laws if they are not careful. By the way, only five (as I recall) states have the kind of firearms registration you routinely see on TV. In reality, a recovered firearm serial number will be traced starting with an FFL sale through each successive owner. If you privately sold a gun that was later used in a crime you better be able to prove that you sold it to someone eligible to possess it. Scott, 300SD > -----Original Message----- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Addison Thompson via Mercedes > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 3:58 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Shotguns/Pistols > > It depends on state law in the state the sale occurs. And if it involves > interstate transactions, federal law applies. In California, ALL sales, including > private party sales, have to be processed through an FFL licensed dealer and > have a 10 day waiting period during which the receiving FFL dealer has to > process the paperwork and background check. This applies to long guns as > well as handguns. I could go into more detail but it's best to just say check > with a local dealer to determine state law where you want to buy a gun > before going into the deal. > AT > CL500 and Sig Sauer > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
