The Nation's Gun Show, Chantilly, VA - July 25, 26 & 27, 2008

smores said:

No one there had scope shims for sale... the only thing I was working for. A friend of mine wanted a Mosin Nagant M91/30, but they asked her to present a 2nd form of ID (is that usual for VA sales?).

Otherwise, pretty much usual fare. Love that show, it's always fun to go and fondle all the stuff there...

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VA Residents: Must be of legal age to purchase a firearm. Must have two (2) forms of ID with the same exact address. One ID should be a valid VA Driver's License or VA ID Card. The other ID can be a document that proves you are VA resident...a concealed carry permit, a personal check , a vehicle registration, utility bill...you can also use a hunting/fishing license...which ever form of ID you use for your 2nd ID it must have the same exact address as your driver's license. VA law requires additional ID (such as voter ID, passport, or birth certificate) for certain "assault weapons", and much of the buying public continues to be unaware of this (despite the fact the law has existed for about 10 years!). If you could add this it might help us at the shows, as we have to turn down a lot of sales when people don't have these specific ID's. Here is the relevant text:
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-308.2:2
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-308.2C2
Criminal history record information check required for the transfer of certain firearms. You must fill out the paperwork and pass the background check, you can then take your firearm with you.

"In addition, no dealer shall sell, rent, trade or transfer from his inventory any assault firearm to any person who is not a citizen of the United States or who is not a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence. To establish citizenship or lawful admission for a permanent residence for purposes of purchasing an assault firearm, a dealer shall require a prospective purchaser to present a certified birth certificate or a certificate of birth abroad issued by the United States State Department, a certificate of citizenship or a certificate of naturalization issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, an unexpired U.S. passport, a United States citizen identification card, a current voter registration card, a current selective service registration card, or an immigrant visa or other documentation of status as a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services."

NON-VA Residents: Must be of legal age to purchase a firearm. Can only purchase long guns (rifles and shotguns) and must have the same forms of ID as VA residents. Driver's License from your State of residence and another ID that proves you live in that State. ALL LAWS OF BOTH STATES MUST BE COMPLIED WITH. You must fill out the paperwork and pass the background check, you can then take your firearm with you.

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NittanyLion said:

Bummer on the long gun only thing for us MD'ers. So is there a Maryland show that's anywhere as good as this one?

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tpy77 said:

Bring your check book!
The other ID can be a document that proves you are VA resident...a concealed carry permit, a personal check , a vehicle registration, utility bill...you can also use a hunting/fishing license...which ever form of ID you use for your 2nd ID it must have the same exact address as your driver's license.

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NittanyLion said:

Bummer on the long gun only thing for us MD'ers. So is there a Maryland show that's anywhere as good as this one?

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