Home based gun-shop

[khc3]

You wont have to pay your state tax but rather his states tax. Also ATF wont allow that kind of transfer. They are pretty strick with out of state/ non resident transfers. You would have to buy from hi and have him transfer the firearm to a FFL in your state, no matter how close he is....

With all due respect, this is not correct.

It is perfectly legal to purchase a long gun from a licensed dealer in another state, provided the transfer takes place face-to-face and complies with all laws in both the seller's and buyer's states.

In addition, a licensee may sell a rifle or shotgun to a person who is not a resident of the State where the licensee’s business premises is located in an over-the-counter transaction, provided the transaction complies with State law in the State where the licensee is located and in the State where the purchaser resides.

[18 U.S.C. 922(b)(3)]

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/lice...state-resident

[hickuleas]

For many years i frequently bought guns from a good friend i worked with until his passing. Sure do miss those home cooked meals that came with the gun sales. Also felt comfortable at his house. Most home based FFL's around me have closed due to new regulations.

[99HMC4]

With all due respect, this is not correct.

It is perfectly legal to purchase a long gun from a licensed dealer in another state, provided the transfer takes place face-to-face and complies with all laws in both the seller's and buyer's states.



http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/lice...state-resident

Ah shit, your right! I was thinking of non resident mail order transfers. Im getting rusty, time to pull out the white book.

[Bubba FAL]

I was a home-based FFL dealer until the Brady Law's zoning restrictions put me out of business back in the mid-90s. I mostly did special orders and charged a minimal fee for my services. I wasn't in it for the money, I had the FFL because I traveled a lot for work and wanted the flexibility to buy out of state.

There aren't too many "kitchen-table" dealers left, but I wouldn't be concerned about using one.

[Irish]

You wont have to pay your state tax but rather his states tax. Also ATF wont allow that kind of transfer. They are pretty strick with out of state/ non resident transfers. You would have to buy from hi and have him transfer the firearm to a FFL in your state, no matter how close he is....

Oregon doesn't have any state sales tax I'll bet you're in Vancouver, WA, I have friends there. Also, you can purchase long guns in OR, just drive over and do it over the counter, it's completely legal. Pistols are another matter.

[120mm]

I make a point of only buying from the couple home-based gun dealers I know anymore.

I like the cheap transfers and socializing with the guys. Plus, they actually know something about guns, which is refreshing.

[mkmckinley]

I go through a home based FFL in Washington, Foothills Firearms, for most of my purchases these days. I found him while I was looking for an M9 for a reasonable price. I called pretty much every normal gun shop around and they either wanted a mint or didn't have one. I ended up getting a decent used one online and had it transferred for $20. Can't beat it.