gungate
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What is the final answer? Do I need to purchase the lock with the gun from the dealer or can I bring my own?
Barrel Lock - What is the story?
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My dealer lets me bring one with me, but I've heard of some making you buy one. So I guess it's up to your dealer.
rob-cubed
In need of moderation
Up to the dealer, they make the transfer so they get to layer their own rules on how it gets xferred to you. Selling a new lock with every purchase is value-add, nets a few more dollars in profit to every sale.
I've also never bought a pistol from a big chain store, they may force the sale of a gun lock to avoid having to argue with the yahoo who "forgot his" and wants them to waive the requirement.
Personally if I was told to buy a new lock and bringing the one I own didn't cut it, I'd take my business elsewhere.
I've also never bought a pistol from a big chain store, they may force the sale of a gun lock to avoid having to argue with the yahoo who "forgot his" and wants them to waive the requirement.
Personally if I was told to buy a new lock and bringing the one I own didn't cut it, I'd take my business elsewhere.
Aren't there some guns with an internal/integral lock that don't need the bore lock? Is that still a thing? I thought the bore lock came about for the guns that didn't have it? 
And I'll second, or third, that it's up to the store. Mine doesn't make me buy a new one each time. I heard about a store (can't remember who), when this first started, who made you buy the lock and leave with it, then return it later for a full refund. Kind of a PITA, but I guess also CYA for them.
Bottom line, I'd say ask before you start any paperwork.
And I'll second, or third, that it's up to the store. Mine doesn't make me buy a new one each time. I heard about a store (can't remember who), when this first started, who made you buy the lock and leave with it, then return it later for a full refund. Kind of a PITA, but I guess also CYA for them.
Bottom line, I'd say ask before you start any paperwork.
danb
dont be a dumbass
BYOL
If your dealer makes you buy one, find a new dealer.
Not every gun needs one.
If your dealer makes you buy one, find a new dealer.
Not every gun needs one.
- Feb 17, 2011
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Aren't there some guns with an internal/integral lock that don't need the bore lock? Is that still a thing? I thought the bore lock came about for the guns that didn't have it?
And I'll second, or third, that it's up to the store. Mine doesn't make me buy a new one each time. I heard about a store (can't remember who), when this first started, who made you buy the lock and leave with it, then return it later for a full refund. Kind of a PITA, but I guess also CYA for them.
Bottom line, I'd say ask before you start any paperwork.
To the bolded yes for example you buy a taurus as long as it has its integrated safety sytem no bore lock if sold used and without the "key" it will need a bore lock or you have to buy a "key" from taurus and have it with you at when you take possession, if its used be sure to ask the FFL since they may have their own "rule".
The law states that each pistol manufactured after 12/31/2002 must be transferred with an internal locking device.
This means Taurus, S&W and some Springfield Armory (and others but I'm lazy) firearms that are manufactured with an integral safety device are legal as manufactured. Other firearms without them require a caliber dedicated bore lock.
The bore lock is required to be present at the sale, it does not need to be installed.
Per the law there is NO requirement to purchase one from the FFL.
Some FFL's require you to purchase one, some accept the customer bringing one and some offer discounts for later returns.
This means Taurus, S&W and some Springfield Armory (and others but I'm lazy) firearms that are manufactured with an integral safety device are legal as manufactured. Other firearms without them require a caliber dedicated bore lock.
The bore lock is required to be present at the sale, it does not need to be installed.
Per the law there is NO requirement to purchase one from the FFL.
Some FFL's require you to purchase one, some accept the customer bringing one and some offer discounts for later returns.
As Mopar explained, the statute just says the gun must be sold WITH a lock.
It doesn't say who has to provide it.
It doesn't say who has to provide it.
gungate
NRA Patron Member
FYI: He did let me bring my own lock, which I did, which was for a different caliber, which they have never checked before (I thought I could just show it to them), but they did, and end of story I had to pay $30 for a cheap barrel lock that will never be used. At least next time I have one that fits .38-9mm.
MDS has a hnadgun lock exchange thread whwre you can borrow one from a member here if you ask.
- Feb 19, 2013
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A bit hard to pass of a 22lr lock for a 9mm
I'm going to have to get a rifle version to fit a Mare's Leg.
brownspotz
Ultimate Member
- Oct 22, 2013
- 1,765
buy it and throw it in the trash. one less locking device.....
gpfan
Active Member
Here's the link to the "Approved Integrated Mechanical Safety Devices" - some of which are internal such as S&W and Taurus and others are bore locks:
http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Document Downloads/Approved Integrated Mechanical Safety Devices.pdf
The places I've frequented allowed me to provide my own if it is on this list.
http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Document Downloads/Approved Integrated Mechanical Safety Devices.pdf
The places I've frequented allowed me to provide my own if it is on this list.
The statute says the firearm must be transfreed WITH an approved lock. I makes no mention of who has to provide it.
true dat sir.
Tomcat
Formerly Known As HITWTOM
Fred's in Waldorf requires you to purchase and install before leaving. I'll never set foot inside there again.
total Bravo Sierra
SigMatt
Ultimate Member
Don't do that! Only approved bore locks are allowed for Maryland handgun sales. Buy the lock for the caliber of gun you're buying and then stick it on the shelf for the next one down the line.
Throwing it away means you're wasting money buying bore locks. My shop (2A) simply requires you bring a lock in for a new gun. I stick the locks, new in package, on top of my safe for the next purchase. Throwing them away in protest of Maryland's idiotic law just wastes your money and the bore locks are not cheap.
Matt
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