lasher9999
Active Member
Ok, so I understand the law as it is applied, but having just read it again:
§ 478.29 Out-of-State acquisition of firearms by nonlicensees.
No person, other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, shall transport into or receive in the State where the person resides (or if a corporation or other business entity, where it maintains a place of business) any firearm purchased or otherwise obtained by such person outside that State: Provided, That the provisions of this section...
I have a new question. As the above is written, I as a Maryland resident can buy a handgun in Pennsylvania or any other state. Federal law does not forbid it. I just can't bring it back to Maryland!
Read it literally and that is what it says!
§ 478.29 Out-of-State acquisition of firearms by nonlicensees.
No person, other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, shall transport into or receive in the State where the person resides (or if a corporation or other business entity, where it maintains a place of business) any firearm purchased or otherwise obtained by such person outside that State: Provided, That the provisions of this section...
I have a new question. As the above is written, I as a Maryland resident can buy a handgun in Pennsylvania or any other state. Federal law does not forbid it. I just can't bring it back to Maryland!
Read it literally and that is what it says!