trying to buy first gun p2p from out of state

[Oakridgefirearms 224]

Could you point me in the direction of an URL for that please?  Not that it matters to me. Once I GTFO NJ, I will no longer have need for my FPID, as I would not in tend to buy any further weapons or ammo in NJ for any reason....  In fact, I dare say NJ will not see hyde nor hair of me (and my inventory) again.

From the ATF FAQ page:

 

May a person (who is not an alien) who resides in one State and owns property in another State purchase a handgun in either State?

If a person maintains a home in 2 States and resides in both States for certain periods of the year, he or she may, during the period of time the person actually resides in a particular State, purchase a handgun in that State. However, simply owning property in another State does not qualify the person to purchase a handgun in that State.

[27 CFR 478.11]

[HBecwithFn7 296]

 

From the ATF FAQ page:

 

May a person (who is not an alien) who resides in one State and owns property in another State purchase a handgun in either State?

If a person maintains a home in 2 States and resides in both States for certain periods of the year, he or she may, during the period of time the person actually resides in a particular State, purchase a handgun in that State. However, simply owning property in another State does not qualify the person to purchase a handgun in that State.

[27 CFR 478.11]

 

 

Thanks much. I guess it depends on how long one lives in each state, etc. As stated, it wouldn't apply to me as once I GTFO NJ, I won't need to purchase NJ guns and/or ammo ever again.

[PK90 3,570]

The time period does not matter. If you travel to your PA home and are there one day, you can purchase a handgun in PA. If you travel back to your NJ home the next day, you can purchase a handgun in NJ that day.

[HBecwithFn7 296]

The time period does not matter. If you travel to your PA home and are there one day, you can purchase a handgun in PA. If you travel back to your NJ home the next day, you can purchase a handgun in NJ that day.

 

Fair enough... as long as NICS (the federal part) lets people do that.

[mipafox 438]

You need to have a "residence" in whatever state you are buying in as a dual resident. Owning property is not sufficient to be a resident, but it also not required, you need to have a "home" there that you are using.

You don't think he is "residing" in Alaska?

[mipafox 438]

Could you point me in the direction of an URL for that please?  Not that it matters to me. Once I GTFO NJ, I will no longer have need for my FPID, as I would not in tend to buy any further weapons or ammo in NJ for any reason....  In fact, I dare say NJ will not see hyde nor hair of me (and my inventory) again.

Been beaten to death on this forum after I originally brought it up years ago. If you have places you live in 10 different states, and you spend 1 day this year at the place in Alaska, you can buy a gun in Alaska as an Alaskan resident that day. Same with the other 9 states.

[mipafox 438]

Fair enough... as long as NICS (the federal part) lets people do that.

NICS doesn't care. It's up to your gun dealer.

 

BTW - most states have zero requirements for any firearms transfers, so you can just check the classifieds and avoid the hassle altogether.

[Oakridgefirearms 224]

You don't think he is "residing" in Alaska?

I have no idea if he is residing there or not, I don't believe he stated what his living arrangements are. I would imagine you would need to have some sort of permanency to your home, such as a lease for a rented house or apartment at a minimum, staying in a hotel is most likely not sufficient. But, I'm not totally sure what the ATF defines as a "residence".

[PD2K 115]

Honestly, it seems like the OP will have to go through a lot of hoops in order to save probably not that much money.

 

Not worth the effort IMHO - just get your firearm once you're back in NJ. Most likely you're buying a commonly available firearm (not a collectable). Hell just buy from online retailers, gunbroker.com, or local dudes.

[PK90 3,570]

Well, since the OP has not been on NJGF since 9/20/14, I don't think he really cares.