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Unread 08-27-2014, 08:41 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by lew1 View Post
What reason, if any, was given for requiring that an out of state shipper had to have an FFL ?
Charlie, it beats me, as I've heard no specific reason for it. It would definitely provide a more solid provenance for a gun's most recent origins. If just anybody could send a gun to a dealer here, who is to say that they are even using their real name--not that it would make any meaningful difference? I think it may be an attempt to keep firearms legitimate and out of the black market, either bought or sold. Different from some states where private exchanges go undocumented... Different from before 1968, for sure! I think I'll look into it and let you know.
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