Buying a handgun

[Guest 65stang]

Does anyone know the legality of someone from Illinois purchasing a hand gun in the state of TN? I did buy some ammo the other day with nothing more than a drivers license, but I was wondering if buying a handgun would be any different. I know Disney has bought guns with an IL Drivers license but he also has a in state residence. Any thoughts?

Kyle

[Guest bkelm18]

Does anyone know the legality of someone from Illinois purchasing a hand gun in the state of TN? I did buy some ammo the other day with nothing more than a drivers license, but I was wondering if buying a handgun would be any different. I know Disney has bought guns with an IL Drivers license but he also has a in state residence. Any thoughts?

Kyle

I believe you have to be a resident of the state in order to purchase a handgun in said state.

[Guest 65stang]

What kind of proof do you think that they would need?

[Guest JRules]

I moved from IL, and had same problem.

You need to get a TN drivers license. Possibly 90 days of utility bills, might count also, but I just got my TN drivers license its quick cheap and easy.

[Guest bkelm18]

What kind of proof do you think that they would need?

A TN driver's license with your address on it. However, I just re-read the rules and I believe you may buy a handgun in another state, however it must be transferred to a dealer in your own state before you can actually take it home.

http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm#b3

(B3) May an unlicensed person obtain a firearm from an out-of-State source if the person arranges to obtain the firearm through a licensed dealer in the purchaser’s own State?

A person not licensed under the GCA and not prohibited from acquiring firearms may purchase a firearm from an out-of-State source and obtain the firearm if an arrangement is made with a licensed dealer in the purchaser's State of residence for the purchaser to obtain the firearm from the dealer.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and 922((3)]

[Guest 65stang]

Thanks for the info. I am reading the ATF link now.

[strickj]

A TN driver's license with your address on it. However, I just re-read the rules and I believe you may buy a handgun in another state, however it must be transferred to a dealer in your own state before you can actually take it home.

http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm#b3

thats right(far as i know)but wheres that thread on Chicago residents buy guns from out of city,its illegal in chicago for residents to own guns or something???

[Guest bkelm18]

thats right(far as i know)but wheres that thread on Chicago residents buy guns from out of city,its illegal in chicago for residents to own guns or something???

Well yes you still have to abide by your local laws, but unless 65stang lives in a handgun banned zone, then he can still buy one and have it transferred back home.