can a indiana guy legally buy guns at kentucky gun shows?

[vandaliarndhse]

i've been thinking about going to the national gun day shows in louisville. but i don't know if i can buy guns there without some kind of a hassle. any one been there done that?

 

[indykid]

I believe you can buy long guns from dealers because the show is considered an extension of their storefront. Handguns can be purchased but you will need to carry a copy of your transfer dealer's FFL because they will have to be shipped to your dealer for transfer.

No, it doesn't make sense.

 

[NateIU10]

No FTF with non-IN residents. You can buy long guns from KY FFLs. Handguns must be shipped to IN FFLs.

 

[Shootin'IN]

An IN resident can not buy an AR lower from a Ky FFL.
I tried to buy one at the Knob Creek gun show last fall the seller told me that the BATF has made new rules about assault rifle receivers.

 

[Archbishop]

An IN resident can not buy an AR lower from a Ky FFL.
I tried to buy one at the Knob Creek gun show last fall the seller told me that the BATF has made new rules about assault rifle receivers.

I believe this because an AR can be built to qualify for a pistol. The same new ruling also states you have to be 21 as well.

 

[sp3worker]

No FTF with non-IN residents.

Anyone have an official ATF doc. on this? Link would be great. I know a guy who refuses to believe me on this.

 

[Hellion_1]

Anyone have an official ATF doc. on this? Link would be great. I know a guy who refuses to believe me on this.

This may shed some light for you:

ATF Online - Firearms - Frequently Asked Questions - Unlicensed Persons

 

[Electron don]

Adjacent state rules for purchasing long gun in KY.

Since IN is adjacent to KY, IN residents can purchase a long gun. For handgun purchase you will need to use a FFL. Check out your local FFLs at home. You may find someone who is going to be at the Louisville Show. Then it will be fairly afordable for both paties since the FFL guy can bring it back for you.

 

[Arm America]

Just my two-cents but don't let the thought of transfer
with purchase deter you from going to the Louisville Gun Show.

You won't be disappointed with the show.

They have more than 2000-8' long tables loaded with firearms & other items for sale.
Pretty impressive display, plenty of parking. My favorite show.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

2000 tables? Wow. This, I think I gotta see.
Oh honey!!?? I think we're going on Safari!!

 

[sp3worker]

This may shed some light for you:

ATF Online - Firearms - Frequently Asked Questions - Unlicensed Persons

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.

Q: What record-keeping procedures should be followed when two private individuals want to engage in a firearms transaction? When a transaction takes place between private (unlicensed) persons who reside in the same State, the Gun Control Act (GCA) does not require any record keeping. A private person may sell a firearm to another private individual in his or her State of residence and, similarly, a private individual may buy a firearm from another private person who resides in the same State. It is not necessary under Federal law for a Federal firearms licensee (FFL) to assist in the sale or transfer when the buyer and seller are “same-State” residents. Of course, the transferor/seller may not knowingly transfer a firearm to someone who falls within any of the categories of prohibited persons contained in the GCA. See 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g) and (n). However, as stated above, there are no GCA-required records to be completed by either party to the transfer.
There may be State or local laws or regulations that govern this type of transaction. Contact State Police units or the office of your State Attorney General for information on any such requirements.
Please note that if a private person wants to obtain a firearm from a private person who resides in another State, the firearm will have to be shipped to an FFL in the buyer’s State. The FFL will be responsible for record keeping. See also Question B3.

 

[XDM NUT]

When is this gun show

 

[Arm America]

National Gun Day.Com website - The best gun shows!

The show is Feb. 20th. and 21. Coming up pretty quick.

 

[BE Mike]

Since IN is adjacent to KY, IN residents can purchase a long gun. For handgun purchase you will need to use a FFL. Check out your local FFLs at home. You may find someone who is going to be at the Louisville Show. Then it will be fairly afordable for both paties since the FFL guy can bring it back for you.

This is an incorrect statement. The contiguous state rule only applies to purchases from FFL's. Private party firearms purchases, either long guns or handguns across state lines is a violation of federal law. As this question comes up a lot and there is a lot of misinformation floating around, IMHO there should be a sticky regarding the law on INGO in several places.

 

[fullauto 45]

I will be set up there with lots of class III items. Look for the MikesMachineguns.com sign and stop by and say howdy. A buddy will be with me with lots of .223 for sale.

 

[vandaliarndhse]

several years ago i went to the big military collectors show at louisville. a dealer from pennsylvania wouldn't sell me a mosan-nagant rifle. i quess he was only selling to kentuckians and other ffl's.

 

[southern.in.guy]

I go to this show every year and you don,t won't to miss it tons of guns ammo and othier stuff . Look for private sellers they usually have good deals.

 

[ArmyMP]

I know when I lived down in Madison you could get a Kentucky PO Box right across the river and bingo you could buy guns..... I dont know if it still works like that.... This was 2 year ago..

 

[a5-50]

I think the FFL has to be from a contiguous state.