Posted: 7/4/2009 5:03:16 AM EDT
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Happy Fourth of July,
Would a Georgia Resident like my self be able to purchase a rifle here in TX? |
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The law used to sate you could buy from a contiguous state, but I have heard conflicting reports on whether or not that is still the case. Unless the law has changed lately, you are not able to buy in Texas, either from a dealer or individual. Incorrect. Federal law allows you to purchase a long gun from a licensed dealer. (B2) From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA? [Back]
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] |
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The law used to sate you could buy from a contiguous state, but I have heard conflicting reports on whether or not that is still the case. Unless the law has changed lately, you are not able to buy in Texas, either from a dealer or individual. Incorrect. Federal law allows you to purchase a long gun from a licensed dealer. (B2) From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA? [Back]
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] No matter how the law is written,you will find that most dealers (playing it safe) will require you to have a current texas drivers lic before they will sell you a firearm at a gun show. Some dealers (storefront) may overlook this issue depending upon their knowledge of the current laws. |
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The law used to sate you could buy from a contiguous state, but I have heard conflicting reports on whether or not that is still the case. Unless the law has changed lately, you are not able to buy in Texas, either from a dealer or individual. Incorrect. Federal law allows you to purchase a long gun from a licensed dealer. (B2) From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA? [Back]
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] No matter how the law is written,you will find that most dealers (playing it safe) will require you to have a current texas drivers lic before they will sell you a firearm at a gun show. Some dealers (storefront) may overlook this issue depending upon their knowledge of the current laws. Play it safe from what? A leak in their tinfoil? 
They ask for a drivers license because Form 4473 REQUIRES a government issued photo ID. You are COMPLETELY AND ABSOLUTELY WRONG if you believe any storefront dealer would overlook this requirement. Try buying a gun from ANY dealer ANYWHERE, ANYTIME without a drivers license or other gov photo ID. ALL dealers (whether at a gunshow or storefront) will ask for government issued photo identification because it is required when the buyer completes a 4473. When the dealer calls in the NICS check he will be asked by NICS for the address of the buyer as well as the buyers state of residence (because it MAY be different). If the buyer is from a state that prohibits their residents from buying a firearm out of state then NICS will not approve the transaction. For example: An Oklahoma resident fills out a 4473 to purchase a handgun, the dealer will be told by NICS that the transaction is denied. Private sellers (someone who is not a licensed firearms dealer) are only allowed under Federal law to sell (handguns or long guns) to residents of their own state. If they are smart they will ask to see if the buyer has a Texas drivers license. Federal law expressly prohibits an individual from selling a handgun to someone who resides in another state. |