Maryland Gun Show Protocol?

[Mtwoodson]

Moved here from Arizona, where the 2nd Amendment rules. I'm used to taking a backpack full of pistols and/or a couple of rifles to a gunshow, wandering around and selling or trading them to other attendees or folks with tables. With my CCW I could buy a weapon and walk away without filling out a DOJ check. I'm guessing that's not the case here in Maryland. Somebody please burst my bubble and tell me how it works here. Thanks

 

[Redcobra]

Moved here from Arizona, where the 2nd Amendment rules. I'm used to taking a backpack full of pistols and/or a couple of rifles to a gunshow, wandering around and selling or trading them to other attendees or folks with tables. I'm guessing that ain't the case here in Maryland. Somebody please burst my bubble and tell me how it works here. Thanks

Well, that won't work here.

 

[boule]

Carrying a rifle with a "for sale" sign is fine at most gun shows. Pistols and revolvers are considered regulated firearms by MD law and thus.... well, you better find an agreement with a dealer at the show for the transfer beforehand.

 

[Mtwoodson]

Boule, Thanks for your input. I really was asking how it works here, not bragging on Arizona.

 

[GNLaFrance]

If I was from Arizona, I'd be bragging on it.

 

[Mtwoodson]

Can private parties get a table and do private party sales here? In Az we would would get a table, park our stuff for sale and wander around, wheeling and dealing.

 

[fordtruck317]

Its better to do a consignment with a FFL so all the proper paperwork could be filled out.

 

[Mtwoodson]

Is there paperwork required for non-regulated private party sales?

 

[teratos]

Is there paperwork required for non-regulated private party sales?

No. I would just ask if they are legally allowed to own a firearm, if you are the seller. You don't want them using the "gun-show loophole" on you when you're not looking.

 

[K31]

Make 7 more posts here and put them in the classifieds.

 

[Fester60]

Make 7 more posts here and put them in the classifieds.

This. There are over 11,000 members here. If you are looking to sell something the classifieds are usually pretty effective.

 

[Mtwoodson]

Working on it.

 

[Biggfoot44]

There is nothing specifically prohibiting private individual from renting a table. However it would be waving a neon sign to be charged as "engaging in bussiness as firearm dealer w/o lic". . If you have entreprenurial urges , stick with nonregulated accesories or related equipment.

 

[backnblack]

Can private parties get a table and do private party sales here?

No, All handguns have to go though a FFL01, Rifles (Non-regulated ones) can be FTF.