Help with handgun purchase

[HouseCat]

Originally Posted by Papi4baby

Well the deal went south, he wanted half of the price as a deposit to hold for the 7 days. I back out.

You did the right thing. Sounds like he had alterior motives, or other issues.

To novus...what if you are a legal residence of another state, but temporarily reside here as military? Do you have to give a list to the MSPD of what you own or register it?

Also, do they check for registration at gun ranges here? Did I read that right? (I'm having a low blood sugar moment and lightheaded....need to eat..bbs)

[Novus Collectus]

Originally Posted by HouseCat

You did the right thing. Sounds like he had alterior motives, or other issues.

To novus...what if you are a legal residence of another state, but temporarily reside here as military?

By federal law you are more restricted than citizens because (with just one exception) you are only the resident of where your station orders are.
The exception is if you reside accross the state line from where your orders station you, at that point you are a resident of both those particular states only (dual residency).

For instance, if you live in VA right across the Potomac, but worked in Fort Meade where your orders are, you are a resident of both MD and VA and I think you can buy handguns in both states.

Do you have to give a list to the MSPD of what you own or register it?

No.
Except for full auto and so called "assault pistols" (banned AP cannot be registered unless they were first registered before 1994), there is no compulsory registration of firearms in MD, including handguns.

Also, do they check for registration at gun ranges here?

No, but if you have an NFA device like full auto or a short barreled shotgun many ranges ask that you have your federal registration with you (which you should anyway).
For handguns and MD regulated long guns, not at all because registration in MD is voluntary and most people do not volunteer.

[AK-74me]

Originally Posted by JimW711

And the "legal" way! Maryland law requires that any handgun purchase has to go through a licensed dealer for the paperwork even if the actual purchase is from someone that's not a licensed dealer.

A guy I worked with purchased a handgun I had about 4 years ago and we used the Maryland Small Arms Range in Upper Marlboro to handle the paperwork. If I had sold him the gun without using them or another dealer, I would be in deep shyt.

wrong, MD to MD resident can do a face to face handgun deal as long as they do the State Police paperwork which is $10.

[AK-74me]

Originally Posted by DEEKAYPEE8569

That's what I thought. I read about it once online somewhere, then I asked one of the guys at The Tackle Box and he verified the information.

Instead of asking someone who would have an intrest in you having to go above and beyond why not actually research the law. I have done it. I bought a handgun face to face with another MD resident, we both showed up to the State police barracks filled out the paper work and paid the $10 fee, they advised him to wait the 7 days before letting me take possesion. That is it, no FFL involved and totally legal.

[AK-74me]

Originally Posted by Papi4baby

Well the deal went south, he wanted half of the price as a deposit to hold for the 7 days. I back out.

yeah that is not normal, he has basically nothing to lose so why charge half the price ahead of the deal? Good move.