There is it. Good reference info. As Keith says, its an Oregon thing it seems. Tough to keep track of all these different states and how they view the laws.Keith B wrote: Here is a list of states that still have the rule in place https://www.nssf.org/factsheets/PDF/Con ... strict.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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- Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:47 pm
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Re: Told no when attempted to buy AR from Bass Pro
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:52 pm
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Re: Told no when attempted to buy AR from Bass Pro
Depends on what your understanding of the law is. Technically, you can buy long guns in any state so long as the gun is legal to own in the state of purchase and your state of residence. However, that is a very basic explanation. Depending on the state you're trying to purchase in and your state if residence things get a little trickier. Some retailers have just said no to the whole process and simply refuse to sell to anyone from out of state. While others are still under the impression (as in this case) that they can only sell to residents of neighboring states.
Strangely enough Walmart used to be really good at selling to out-of-state buyers in other states. If you look sometimes you'll even see an old map hanging at the sporting goods counter that outlines who they'll sell what to.
Here's the relevant info from the ATF website.
Q: From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA?
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, in person, at a licensee’s premises in any State, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.
[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(b)(3), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]
Of course this all pertains to rifles and shotguns. Pistols are a whole other topic. Sounds like he either got an uneducated clerk, or Bass Pro just doesn't want to deal with it.
Strangely enough Walmart used to be really good at selling to out-of-state buyers in other states. If you look sometimes you'll even see an old map hanging at the sporting goods counter that outlines who they'll sell what to.
Here's the relevant info from the ATF website.
Q: From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA?
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, in person, at a licensee’s premises in any State, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.
[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(b)(3), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]
Of course this all pertains to rifles and shotguns. Pistols are a whole other topic. Sounds like he either got an uneducated clerk, or Bass Pro just doesn't want to deal with it.