Well, I just returned from Cabelas without the Marlin 336 I was so looking forward to buying.
You see, I recently bought a house, but my drivers license has not been updated to reflect my new address. So when I filled out the 4473, my address didn't match up to my license. Knowing this might present an issue, I brought with me two current utility bills that show my full name and current address.
It didn't matter. They said their "ATF guy" was strict and required any state issued card with the current address, no exceptions. So I offered to go get a fishing license (which would have my address on it) and they said they wouldn't do that either because it would look like Cabelas was conspiring with me to break the law in order to get me a lever-action 30/30.
Has anyone else come across this problem and can give advice for next time? I intend to get my license updated, but geez, I didn't know we now live in nazi germany! Is this even the law, or just a good reason not to buy any more stuff at Cabelas with my disposable income?
Blondie
You see, I recently bought a house, but my drivers license has not been updated to reflect my new address. So when I filled out the 4473, my address didn't match up to my license. Knowing this might present an issue, I brought with me two current utility bills that show my full name and current address.
It didn't matter. They said their "ATF guy" was strict and required any state issued card with the current address, no exceptions. So I offered to go get a fishing license (which would have my address on it) and they said they wouldn't do that either because it would look like Cabelas was conspiring with me to break the law in order to get me a lever-action 30/30.
Has anyone else come across this problem and can give advice for next time? I intend to get my license updated, but geez, I didn't know we now live in nazi germany! Is this even the law, or just a good reason not to buy any more stuff at Cabelas with my disposable income?
Blondie