Legality of buying Long Guns from other States

[LaszerBranes]

As the title says. If I wanted to go to one of Maryland's surrounding states, to buy a long gun (SKS, Shotgun, Bolt Action etc.) will I be allowed by Maryland law and would the other state accept my Drivers License for purchase?

Also as I am new to the buying guns in Maryland, is there a list of NICS only (over the counter) and the ever so long full background check guns?

I used to live in Kentucky so buying guns from there is so much simpler.

I also have just purchased a handgun in Maryland and waited over 90 days for my paperwork. <-- I know this may be irrelevant.

 

[Dan44]

Should be able. I picked up a Tavor at Chhantilly

 

[jonnybadua]

I have only purchased in Virginia as far as neighboring states...unregulated firearms (shotgun, heavy barrel, 22lr rifles, etc.)...your drivers license and a couple forms with your name and address as it apears on your DL (car registration, IRS form, county tax bill) some may ask for more than one so I always bring 2 or 3 forms.

 

[rmiddle]

As the title says. If I wanted to go to one of Maryland's surrounding states, to buy a long gun (SKS, Shotgun, Bolt Action etc.) will I be allowed by Maryland law and would the other state accept my Drivers License for purchase?

Also as I am new to the buying guns in Maryland, is there a list of NICS only (over the counter) and the ever so long full background check guns?

I used to live in Kentucky so buying guns from there is so much simpler.

I also have just purchased a handgun in Maryland and waited over 90 days for my paperwork. <-- I know this may be irrelevant.

I bough a shotgun in PA with no issue. You can't buy anything that is regulated meaning no handguns or AR15's and you must buy from or though an FFL. Can't buy off a private citizen.

Thanks
Robert

 

[straightsilver3]

Any State that borders MD You may purchase non regulated Firearms with your MD DL No problems

 

[Gbh]

There are some out of state dealers that may not know the md law and err on the side of caution by not selling things like HBARS and mossberg 500 "persuaders" to Maryland residents cash and carry

 

[LaszerBranes]

Thanks for the responses!


Still looking for a decent SKS (non regulated) for around $400.

 

[Ab_Normal]

Federal law (which mostly covers out of state purchases) only requires one form of ID/documentation on the 4473 unless you are trying to prove residency.

You may purchase unregulated long guns in any state and possibly the US territories. I'm not 100% sure how the territories work.

 

[cantstop]

Still looking for a decent SKS (non regulated) for around $400.

Your C&R license will allow you to have those shipped right to your house...

 

[LaszerBranes]

Yeah still waiting for my approval for the C&R. Hopefully sooner than later.

 

[hippygeek]

I've purchased unregulated long guns in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Very straightforward. Saw a shotgun I liked in Florida once and they wouldn't sell it to me curiously enough.

 

[Streetgang]

Any State that borders MD You may purchase non regulated Firearms with your MD DL No problems

Doesn't have to border MD to be able to buy it. AS long as it's not regulated and the state you purchase in doesn't have any special restrictions, you're gtg.

Take TN for example. I can walk into Wal-Mart and buy a shotgun no problem.

 

[Pinecone]

The bordering state requirement has been gone since at least 1989. That was part of Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA68).

BUT, not all FFLs will sell to MD residents. Because of the regulated gun thing, they do not want to bother with being up on MD law, so they just will not sell to any MD resident. And since SB281 passed, even more will not sell to MD resident (even though it doesn't go into affect until Oct 1).

Getting mad at them will not make them sell to you.

 

[MedInfantry]

Friend of mine hunts in VT and NH and asked if he could buy an AR OTC with an out of state license. Response was "Yes". Each dealer is different, so your results and mileage may vary.

 

[pilotguy]

Friend of mine hunts in VT and NH and asked if he could buy an AR OTC with an out of state license. Response was "Yes". Each dealer is different, so your results and mileage may vary.

This is where you have to be careful and know the laws yourself, so they don't come back and haunt you some day in the form of an ATF visit or an arrest.

 

[Pinecone]

If you did, both you and the FFL could end up in SERIOUS trouble.

UNLESS, it was an HBAR.

 

[kohburn]

Friend of mine hunts in VT and NH and asked if he could buy an AR OTC with an out of state license. Response was "Yes". Each dealer is different, so your results and mileage may vary.

then yes, if he asked "with a MD license" i suspect the answer would be different.

 

[eurobuff]

What about out of state Face to Face on unregulated weapon?

 

[kalister1]

http://www.atf.gov/content/firearms-frequently-asked-questions-unlicensed-persons


Question #2

Q: From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA?

A person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State, except that he or she may purchase or otherwise acquire a rifle or shotgun, in person, at a licensee’s premises in any State, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(b)(3), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]

 

[notme0255]

http://www.atf.gov/content/firearms-frequently-asked-questions-unlicensed-persons


Question #2

Q: From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA?

A person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State, except that he or she may purchase or otherwise acquire a rifle or shotgun, in person, at a licensee’s premises in any State, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(b)(3), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]

So instead of using a Bill of Sale, you modify it to be 100 year rental and walk away?