Buying a handgun out of state.

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I may be interested in purchasing a hand gun out of state, but need info on how to do it, or if it can even be done. Specifically, there aren't too many shops where I live, and the selection of handguns is poor. I live in northern Michigan, and Green Bay is the closest "big" city to me.
What would I have to do to buy a handgun in Green Bay? Is there any significant differences in laws between Michigan and Wisconsin (ie waiting period)?
Also, if anybody can give me any info (phone numbers/web sites) on prefered shops in Green Bay, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks a lot,

Mike

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The laws of the state you have legal residence in, are the laws that would apply to you, along with the federal laws of course.

It's perfectly legal to purchase a handgun out of state but once you purchase a handgun from the out of state dealer, they'll have to transfer it to a FFL dealer in your local area. You'll have to pay the FFL dealer in your state a certain transfer fee and whatever other fees ie. background etc. After the firearm gets to your FFL then the waiting period (if you have one) begins.

A bit of a pain but thats what you have to do,

-bamf
 
Ditto what bamf stated.

The FFL that has the gun probably will want a copy of the FFL that is receiving a gun.
 
Ok, but what if I wanted to travel to Green Bay and actually pick it up myself? There isn't a waiting period in Michigan, so would this be OK?

Thanks,

Mike

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