It has been a while since I have (physically) purchased a (long) gun in another state ... rules change and some states (Illinois) are a little spooky abt gun sales, etc.
Say I was at Sparta and wanted to buy my first dedicated trap gun: H&R Trap, maybe, or a Mossberg 500 Trap with Simmons rib, perhaps at ... Guns Unlimited(?).
Can I plunk down my $228.32, fill out a 4473, throw the gun in my truck and turn back toward Dallas?
You can purchase a long gun in Illinois from a licensed dealer, fill out the 4473 and pick it up in 24 hours providing you are cleared through the IL State Police background check. Similar to the NICS check used by many other states. Just don't wait until Saturday to choose a gun .... the 24 hour wait will preclude any sales on the last day unless you want to ship to your dealer at home. Illinois sales tax is collected on the sales there.
I'm from Mich. and purchased a Browning XT from Guns Unlimited out of Nebraska at the Grand, because Mich. is a bordering state to IL. I walked out with the gun after the NIC'S check cleared. Don't know about states not bordering IL.
I'm from Mich. and purchased a Browning XT from Guns Unlimited out of Nebraska at the Grand, because Mich. is a bordering state to IL. I walked out with the gun after the NIC'S check cleared. Don't know about states not bordering IL.
Two years ago i bought a gun from Guns Unlimited at the Grand in Sparta and could not take possession of the shotgun. I am a Nevada resident and Nevada is on a short list of states that Illonios will not allow immediate possession of a fire arm. So a phone call to a Illonios dealer may be in order.
Two years ago i bought a gun from Guns Unlimited at the Grand in Sparta and could not take possession of the shotgun. I am a Nevada resident and Nevada is on a short list of states that Illonios will not allow immediate possession of a fire arm. So a phone call to a Illonios dealer may be in order.
I'm curious because I never remember crossing the Michigan State Line and enterring straight into Illinois. That section of Indiana always got in the way. Either that or it was a long swim across Lake Michigan. Marc
I'm curious because I never remember crossing the Michigan State Line and enterring straight into Illinois. That section of Indiana always got in the way. Either that or it was a long swim across Lake Michigan. Marc
Why don't you experts listen to Bob?? He is selling guns there as are others. I bought a gun there 2 years ago and took possesion after the 24 hrs and shot the rest of the Grand with it.
Why don't you experts listen to Bob?? He is selling guns there as are others. I bought a gun there 2 years ago and took possesion after the 24 hrs and shot the rest of the Grand with it.
Dealers must have a license or maintain a business presence in the state where the transaction takes place. Has something changed that I'm not aware of!!
Dealers must have a license or maintain a business presence in the state where the transaction takes place. Has something changed that I'm not aware of!!
Apparently it depends on state laws, as well as federal requirements. Two years ago as a Wisconsin resident, I purchased a shotgun from Joel Etchen Guns (home based in PA, but also licensed in Illinois) and left it with same day, after a NICs check. Other state residents may find different rules apply, such as waiting periods, etc as Wisconsin and Illinois have reciprocal agreements that applied (on long guns only, of course). Best bet is to call one of dealers that will be at the Grand and check what rules apply to your state if you are not an Illinois resident (or even if you are)
Apparently it depends on state laws, as well as federal requirements. Two years ago as a Wisconsin resident, I purchased a shotgun from Joel Etchen Guns (home based in PA, but also licensed in Illinois) and left it with same day, after a NICs check. Other state residents may find different rules apply, such as waiting periods, etc as Wisconsin and Illinois have reciprocal agreements that applied (on long guns only, of course). Best bet is to call one of dealers that will be at the Grand and check what rules apply to your state if you are not an Illinois resident (or even if you are)
True perhaps but for purposes of this discussion, irrelevant. Firearms vendors at the Grand from states other than Illinois aren't, "dealer(s) at an out of State gun show".
sissy
PS to all... I'm with BIGDON. Why would anyone argue with a licenced dealer that actually knows whereof he speaks?
True perhaps but for purposes of this discussion, irrelevant. Firearms vendors at the Grand from states other than Illinois aren't, "dealer(s) at an out of State gun show".
sissy
PS to all... I'm with BIGDON. Why would anyone argue with a licenced dealer that actually knows whereof he speaks?
luvtrapgun, look at any map and you'll see MI & IL meet in the middle of Lake Mich. Lake Mich is not international waters, half goes to IL the other to MI.
Try fishing in the western half of Lake Mich with a Mich license and you'll see what I mean. Do you think just because IL and Iowa are divided by the Mississippi that they aren't bordering states ???
luvtrapgun, look at any map and you'll see MI & IL meet in the middle of Lake Mich. Lake Mich is not international waters, half goes to IL the other to MI.
Try fishing in the western half of Lake Mich with a Mich license and you'll see what I mean. Do you think just because IL and Iowa are divided by the Mississippi that they aren't bordering states ???
I purchased a K-80 from Dawson Enterprises last year at the grand, paid for it, took possession and shot it that day. I pretty sure that Dawson's, Jaquas, Guns Unlimited, Hal Dupont, Silver Seitz, etc. have taken the proper steps to sell guns in Illinois. Since they make there living selling guns I'm sure they wouldn't risk loosing there FFL. I do remeber something about being a bordering state, I think you don't have to wait if you live in a bordering state.
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