NC allows me to own long guns with no license, and I’m legal in IL, but have run into problems getting someone to ship the gun here – 18 USC 922 says I have to give written notice to the carrier, but other than that, I think its legal, but no one – UPS (although they falsely say they will between individuals), FedEx or USPS will ship it unless I’m a FFL (federally licensed dealer). Any advice!!! ?
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I am pursuing my 2nd Amendment possible privilege under Federal law in Ohio. I have found a Pawn shop that sells rifles and shotguns, and uses the Federal Instant Check, as per Ohio law – it is the only thing required. As far as I know, Federal law has less stringent requirements and only requires the Instant Check on purchases of Long Guns and filling out the form, nothing else required.
I have a conviction of Possession of a Weapon without a License, 2C:39-5, from New Jersey. The Weapon was a BB Gun (think Daisy Red Rider, for an illustration of a BB Gun – it wasn’t a Daisy, but it was not a Firearm) and is only a charge under NJ Law. NJ Law made it a ’3rd degree crime’ under the scale of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree crimes, 4th being the least and 1st being You go to prison for 25 to Life.
I have had posts from a gentleman who had a Class ‘D’ Felony in a State and was -granted- the permission in NY State to own a Long Gun. I feel I am in the same situation as this gentlemen: Yes to Record, but No as to it being Disqualifying, as per the legal purchase.
Does the Brady system (funny because it is the Federal Check) allow me to present this as evidence if a Deny or Delay response is given by the Instant Check? Would I be given a Delay response, if the computer senses this discrepancy? Will I be able to do this same process if it does say Deny? (State is Ohio, even less requirements than NY State, so…)
Please shed some light on this, I am becoming hopeful! Thank You. – Joseph
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I am wondering if the Federal Firearms Law(s, there are many) Loophole which states (and this may be pieced together from different laws, but I believe this is true:)
"Sales or Transfers of Firearms between Private Individuals that are not Licensed FFL Holders, namely those that are not Actively Engaged in the Business of selling or dealing firearms, may transfer or sell a firearm to a Private Individual that is not an FFL holder that is also not Actively Engaged in the Business with no provision of a record check required."
This, I believe, is what got a lot of people in an uproar because the idea was that "Anyone can go to a Gun Show and buy whatever they want." The reality is, however, that 95% of the people at a Gun Show are licensed FFL holders, and ATF and Police are there to enforce those sales, and process Form 4437 for those sales from FFLs….
… However, gun people also pointed out that making laws for Gun Shows was silly, since the above "Cash-and-carry Private Non-FFL Citizen to Private Non-FFL Citizen" sales were legal in the parking lot.
I want to know if this loophole is still in effect. If it is, I have a ray of light for my situation, and have a way to (as legally as possible) achieve my goal of my 2nd Amendment Right, without breaking (one of the) Federal laws. There are many, but as far as I know, this clause has not yet been closed.
I also wondered at one point if it only applied to sales of Long guns… I know someone knows the answer to that too.
Thanks, I surely do appreciate the info.
PS: I am asking so that I can be as informed as possible, some of you know my previous posts. I am not the type to give up. Thanks.
* Added info, 2 minutes ago: This info is directed to John T. Mr. John T, I tried to mail you but you do not allow that…
I thank you for reading my other posts. I am glad you understand what I am getting that. I even tried to allude to it in my posts that there are different Federal laws, and that this one I have questioned is how I will have to obtain my weapon. I do also know that getting caught with it is my butt. I thank you for seing this, and I wanted you to know I appreciate your, the first poster’s, and all the other person’s info.
I must wrap it up with this: NJ is trying to remove the rights of people -nationwide- to own firearms. I can not let my rights be stramrolled. I have joined the NRA today, and will be pursuing expungement, rights restored, and a possible Constitutional challenge to the gun laws of NJ. As far as me possessing a Firearm, I am about to go to a Gun Show in Texas. It appears I do not even need ID for the private sales.
& No Loophole. I am pro-gun. JC
A close relative of mine is nineteen years old and requires a weapon for self protection. It is my understanding that by federal law, an individual must be at least 21 years of age to purchase a handgun from a dealer. However it is also my understanding that this rule does not apply to a sale by an individual (that is someone who is not licensed as a firearms dealer.) In fact, the law provides that sales and transactions of long guns or handguns may occur between parties who are both at least 18 years old, reside in the same state, and are qualified to posses firearms.
My cousin just sent in his PFEC and his record is clean. So my question is… where should he be looking to find weapons for sale by individuals in California, is there some type of common listing for gun sales? (like the Autotrader for cars)
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
EDIT: there are no Cabella’s stores in California
EDIT:California law only restricts the PURCHASING age of handguns to 25…. AND it is hard as hell to get a CCW in california, regardless of age
I’m hoping to get some very interesting answers. If I could change the course of gun control, I would:
Repeal the 1986 machine gun ban
Repeal the Gun control act of 1968
Repeal the National Firearms Act of 1934
Lower the minimum age to own a firearm to 16 (for all firearms, not just long guns)
Repeal all laws that restrict foreign imports
Repeal any and all exam requirements
Abolish the BATFE
