Okay, it's Sunday, August 2nd and I'm thinking I need another pistol. I need a rifle, too, but that can wait a little. And so I'm shopping for a pistol, and the great thing is that no matter where I buy what I buy, I'm going to have to pay $125 more than anyone else who lives outside of the D of C. That makes me a little upset. It's not that I can't afford the extra $100; it's just that I have to. DC gun laws bite.
Anyone have any idea how to avoid the excessive transfer fee?
DC Guns: Have you considered a Curio & Relic license (FFL 03)? C&R collectors are generally allowed you to buy guns by MAIL. Note that many vendors **may** not ship to DC; you may have to make many phone calls to find a compliant dealer.
ReplyDeleteC&R is the best kept "secret" of gun collecting. I purchased -- in Virginia -- a Yugoslav SKS that I received at my house by UPS ($0 transfer fee), and I'm going to order a Star pistol in 9mm Largo in September.
Here's an online list of 29 C&R Vendors:
www.curioandrelicarms.com/curio_and_relic_dealers_links.htm
Check out my "DC Handgun Info" blog, everybody!
DC Handgun Info blogger: Thanks for the info! I'll check it out.
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ReplyDeleteThis is really interesting take on the concept. Pistol is a short firearm intended to be held and fired with one hand. Thanks for sharing with us...