Im sure this has been asked a thousand times and I've searched and found most of the info I need, but have one specific question that is just relevant to my specific situation. Also note that this is my first firearm purchase ever. I have fired many guns of relatives and friends, I've just never owned one myself.
I just moved out of state last week. A buddy of mine back in Texas is selling me an AK-74 but I wanted to wait until after I got moved so that I didnt have to travel cross country with it in my possession in the car, just not knowing the laws from state to state. He is ready to ship it to me and I've payed him already (paypal). I understand it has to be shipped to an FFL here in Wisconsin. Once the FFL receives it, I must submit a background check through them, correct? And I understand that with rifles I should be able to walk out with it that day also?
My main concern is this. I have not yet got my drivers licence changed because I haven't yet received any bills to show proof of residency to the DMV. Does my ID have to be a Wisconsin ID or can I pick it up still with my Texas ID? it will be several weeks before I'm able to change my licence over still and I was planning on hitting the range next week if possible.
Also, if it's not allowed for me to pick it up, should I maybe have him address it to my brother-in-law (through the FFL of course) who lives here and make him the receiver, and then transfer it over to myself through an in-state private transfer once my licence gets changed?
Kind of confusing situation for me, I just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing. Thanks for any information you can provide and I apologize if this is a totally redundant thread. Thanks!
I just moved out of state last week. A buddy of mine back in Texas is selling me an AK-74 but I wanted to wait until after I got moved so that I didnt have to travel cross country with it in my possession in the car, just not knowing the laws from state to state. He is ready to ship it to me and I've payed him already (paypal). I understand it has to be shipped to an FFL here in Wisconsin. Once the FFL receives it, I must submit a background check through them, correct? And I understand that with rifles I should be able to walk out with it that day also?
My main concern is this. I have not yet got my drivers licence changed because I haven't yet received any bills to show proof of residency to the DMV. Does my ID have to be a Wisconsin ID or can I pick it up still with my Texas ID? it will be several weeks before I'm able to change my licence over still and I was planning on hitting the range next week if possible.
Also, if it's not allowed for me to pick it up, should I maybe have him address it to my brother-in-law (through the FFL of course) who lives here and make him the receiver, and then transfer it over to myself through an in-state private transfer once my licence gets changed?
Kind of confusing situation for me, I just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing. Thanks for any information you can provide and I apologize if this is a totally redundant thread. Thanks!
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