I've often been confused by the legality of purchasing a firearm in another state. I often see ads for huge gun shows in neighboring states in Shotgun Times and consider the drive, but I'm under the impression that I wouldn't be able to buy any guns if I went.
Then it occurs to me that with NICS, my background info is going to be checked by the same federal agency regardless of where I make a purchase. So what difference does it make where the phone call comes from?
I realize that some states may have regulations against selling firearms to non-residents, but barring that kind of restriction, is there anything that would prevent me from going to a gun show or dealer across a state line and buying a gun?
Then it occurs to me that with NICS, my background info is going to be checked by the same federal agency regardless of where I make a purchase. So what difference does it make where the phone call comes from?
I realize that some states may have regulations against selling firearms to non-residents, but barring that kind of restriction, is there anything that would prevent me from going to a gun show or dealer across a state line and buying a gun?