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F.O.A.D.

On 4/12/13 1:33 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:27:03 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 4/12/13 12:04 PM, wrote:

Well, it certainly wasn't inconvenient on my end. FFL sent me a copy of
his license, I shipped him the shotgun. I still don't understand what
the problem is with doing business that way.

I agree that is not oppressive but that has been the law for almost a
half century. What internet sales are they talking about?

After looking up the current legislation, it appears they want to
eliminate all private sales. If I want to sell a shotgun to a neighbor
I have known for 30 years, I would still need to go through a dealer.

How will that be enforceable?

I have no idea. I have bills of sale with descriptions and serial
numbers on all my firearms transactions. I wouldn't buy or sell a
firearm without an FFL's documentation.

I would be skeptical about buying a gun from a stranger without having
the SN flushed through NCIC to be sure it wasn't stolen but I am not
sure I need a FFL involved.
I doubt most do that anyway. I also wonder if ATF actually looks at
stolen gun records when they process the 4473
I have never bought a gun from a stranger but about half the guns I
have were obtained in private transfers from people I know. Half of
those were cops. Most cops I know are also gun collectors who buy and
sell occasionally. (some more than occasionally)

I've purchased firearms from five different dealers in Maryland and
never had an issue with any. Couple of years ago, my favorite tackle
shop where I had also purchased my .22LR, got approved by ATF to sell
handguns, too, so if and when I buy another, he's the go-to guy for me.

You might know the shop...as you go East on R260 towards Chesapeake
Beach, he's about a half mile in on the left, in a strip shopping
center. Great shop, lots of fishing gear, good prices, bows, and now,
handguns. Guy has no problem accepting your incoming purchases from
another FFL if it is something he doesn't handle normally. Just charges
a reasonable FFL fee. Some dealers won't do that.

New carry out seafood joint recently opened next door. Very good food.