04-20-2009, 01:26 PM
John Wrote:What's the purchase requirements for "assault weapons" at VA gun shows? If you're doing a "private sale", is it a simple exchange or what? I am thinking of making a purchase out there, but would stash it in my parent's basement since there's no way I can get it into CA legally.
Ok. If you're buying a gun from a federally licensed dealer at a gun show, it's just as if you were buying it in a store. You'll need 2 forms of ID, both with your address, assuming you're buying a rifle...
HOWEVER. While there are no federal requirements to this effect, many dealers will not sell to anyone who does not reside in a neighboring state AND this was posted on the Nation's Gun Show website:
The Nation's Gun Show Wrote:NON-VA Residents: Must be of legal age to purchase a firearm. Can only purchase long guns (rifles and shotguns) and must have the same forms of ID as VA residents. Driver's License from your State of residence and another ID that proves you live in that State. ALL LAWS OF BOTH STATES MUST BE COMPLIED WITH. You must fill out the paperwork and pass the background check, you can then take your firearm with you.
Since practically any assault rifle you find at a gun show in VA is going to be illegal in Cali, you're probably SOL unless you have a VA ID.
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