It's different because your STANDING IN ARIZONA when you buy the gun.
The NCIS is conducted at the 'physical' point of sale. If your taking procession in another state, and that state requires that you pass a NICS check (which Indiana does - your LTCH does not exempt you), then you have to pass it here (also) to get the gun.
Again, by the book.
I've already made my point, more than adequately. That being said...
Yes, I hear you telling me that it doesn't work this way in 'actual practice'... and I understand why it works that way... I'm just telling you what 'the book' says should happen.
First you could not take possession of a handgun in another state (it would have to be shipped to an FFL in your state), and second, the NICS check is not performed by the state, but rather at the federal level anyway. And yes, I know that an LTCH does not exempt you, but in this case that has no bearing on the situation really.
Since IndyGunSafety is an FFL in good standing, and has not been raided by the ATF, I think I'll take his word on the subject, as being both "by the book" and correct in practice, as there is no difference. If you are an FFL and don't practice what is in the book, sooner or later you won't be an FFL any longer.
And for good measure, here is the scenario on the ATF website:
ATF Online - Training - Firearms - Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide Learning Theater - Out of State Transaction Transcript
Excerpt:
However, in the case of a handgun, the procedure is a little different. We must transfer the handgun to a dealer in Mr. Peterson’s State of residence, then that dealer will have him complete the Form 4473, run the NICS check, then deliver the firearm to Mr. Peterson. The local dealer will ensure that the transaction complies with State and local law. To determine whether a transaction is valid in a transferee’s State, you may consult ATF P 5300.5, State Laws and Published Ordinances — Firearms.
I'm confident that we made our points adequately.
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