Interesting. I was under the impression on a private sale that it didn't matter.
I thought you could buy long guns in states surrounding yours. I've seen a sign to that affect in several Walmarts in the past.
Yes, state law allows you to purchase long guns in some surrounding states from an FFL dealer in that state.
I am not advocating unlawful behavior, but it seems to me that if its a FTF, how the heck would anyone even know that you've committed a crime? If I buy an 870 from Joe Shmo in Indy, I receive exactly the same amount of paperwork that I would if I bought it from Dave Shmo in Grand Rapids. Private sales are, well, private.
I am not saying that I advocate this, or that I would do this myself. I just don't understand the OP's concern. If there is no paper trail leading to him, why does it even matter? I am looking forward to peoples' discussion on this. I know that lots of people follow the law for the sake of the law, but from a practical point of view, why (in this example) is it necessary?
Hey, I am with you. I am not interested in any felonies. Thats why I sadly must comply with so many things that are BS. I just like to look at the practical side of an issue also. I do respect your discussion above, but it seems like a bit of a Rube Goldberg.
That sounds a bit like tinfoil crinkling.
Yes, state law allows you to purchase long guns in some surrounding states from an FFL dealer in that state.
(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, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides.