I found a good deal on a handgun at Gander Mountain. Desert Eagle 44 mag for $589. I put it on hold and think I am going to buy it.
Of course the gun will have to be shipped to a WI FFL. My question is if I am buying a gun that has to be shipped to another state do I still have to pay MN sales tax?
My last few MN handguns purchases I did not pay sales tax, just the transfer fee. And whenever I order a gun from Gunlist or the EE and have it shipped to a WI FFL I do not pay sales tax.
The guy at the gun counter wanted me to pay $589 for the gun plus $35 transfer fee, plus sales tax that is $38.29 and my WI FFL will charge $25.
So this good deal will cost $687.29 which is ok for a Desert Eagle......but it is no longer a steal.
The guys at Gander a very friendly, but do not know that much about guns or sales.
Thanks for the info,
Chris