Out Of State Rifle Purchases in Tennessee

**Marswolf** · 03-21-2007, 03:22 PM

I was in Wal-Mart this week and noticed a map in the gun racks showing which states' residents are allowed to buy a rifle or shotgun in Tennessee. For some reason, I though a lot more states were off-limits. Basically, the law says:

Provided that federal law and the laws of both the dealer's and purchaser's states and localities are complied with:

* An individual 21 years of age or older may acquire a handgun from a dealer federally licensed to sell firearms in the individual's state of residence
* An individual 18 years of age or older may purchase a rifle or shotgun from a federally licensed dealer in any state

I was surprised that states like New York, Maryland, and Hawaii were legal. Not legal includes Kalifornia, of course, and a handful of other states. But if you are visiting from most states, you can buy your rifle and take it home with you.

I'll have to see if I can get a photo of the sign. Sounds like Wal-Mart is promoting gun sales in the stores that still have them.

**TGO David** · 03-21-2007, 03:26 PM

Well I learned something new today. I didn't think you could buy a firearm of any sort in another state without having it transferred to an FFL in your home state.

**molonlabetn** · 03-21-2007, 03:33 PM

Probably because Wal-mart holds FFLs which are valid in each of those states...

**Marswolf** · 03-21-2007, 03:38 PM

One state that is off limits surprised me - Florida.

I knew that the states that touch Tennessee were OK for interstate purchases of rifles and shotguns. You keep up with this more when you live a stone's throw from the state line. All interstate handguns have to go through a FFL in your home state, of course.

**GlocKingTN** · 03-21-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tungsten

Well I learned something new today. I didn't think you could buy a firearm of any sort in another state without having it transferred to an FFL in your home state.

I always thought you could buy one out of state without a FFL. Guess I was right for once...hmmmmm

**Punisher84** · 03-21-2007, 06:52 PM

You can do long guns out of state with certain restrictions, but handguns are in-state only. Unless they are transferred through an FFL.

**GlocKingTN** · 03-21-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSSTactical

You can do long guns out of state with certain restrictions, but handguns are in-state only. Unless they are transferred through an FFL.

I thought it was all guns, including handguns, as long as it did not have to be shipped!

**macho999** · 03-21-2007, 10:06 PM

First rifle I ever bought was in Kentucky at the Wal-Mart.

**towerclimber37** · 03-22-2007, 06:03 AM

actually, I already knew this guys...I'm working in MN right now and was before I was home...and I bought my shotgun up here....saw a REALLY sweet pistol and wanted to buy it but the guy said "nope...no pistols, you're only allowed to buy long guns"...
it embarrassed me..and I sort of felt like a 2nd class citizen when he said that.
that got me to thinking that I wish the NRA would let the parker decision go to the supreme court...I'm getting mad with them...they're trying to stop an appeal of the parker decision so they can protect THEIR revenue...not our rights.

**skwashdem** · 03-22-2007, 07:03 AM

Some states are off limits because of their home state purchase requirements. Kommufornia's waiting period for example. Or some state that just has an odd law on the books that makes it a hassle for Wal-Mart to sell to you from out of state.

03-21-2007, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marswolf TGO Senior Member Joined: Jan 2007 Where: Tri-Cities Age: 61 Posts: 5,895	Out Of State Rifle Purchases in Tennessee I was in Wal-Mart this week and noticed a map in the gun racks showing which states' residents are allowed to buy a rifle or shotgun in Tennessee. For some reason, I though a lot more states were off-limits. Basically, the law says: Provided that federal law and the laws of both the dealer's and purchaser's states and localities are complied with: * An individual 21 years of age or older may acquire a handgun from a dealer federally licensed to sell firearms in the individual's state of residence * An individual 18 years of age or older may purchase a rifle or shotgun from a federally licensed dealer in any state I was surprised that states like New York, Maryland, and Hawaii were legal. Not legal includes Kalifornia, of course, and a handful of other states. But if you are visiting from most states, you can buy your rifle and take it home with you. I'll have to see if I can get a photo of the sign. Sounds like Wal-Mart is promoting gun sales in the stores that still have them. __________________ "Tolerance is the virtue of a man with no convictions” —G.K. Chesterton "Duty is the sublimest word in the language. You cannot do more than your duty; you never wish to do less." - Robert E. Lee Mediocrity cherishes rules; as for me, I hate them; I feel for them and for every restriction, corporation, caste, hierarchy, level, herd, a loathing which fills my soul.... -Gustave Flaubert

03-21-2007, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
TGO David High Drag, Low Speed Administrator Joined: Jan 2007 Where: Rutherford Co. Age: 37 Posts: 9,021 Blog Entries: 1	Well I learned something new today. I didn't think you could buy a firearm of any sort in another state without having it transferred to an FFL in your home state. __________________ The right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Please do not PM me with support issues. Ask for help in the Feedback and Support Forum. Thanks!

03-21-2007, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
molonlabetn Master of the Obvious Super Moderator Joined: Jan 2007 Where: Manchester, TN Age: 28 Posts: 5,204	Probably because Wal-mart holds FFLs which are valid in each of those states... __________________ - molonlabetn كافر

03-21-2007, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marswolf TGO Senior Member Joined: Jan 2007 Where: Tri-Cities Age: 61 Posts: 5,895	One state that is off limits surprised me - Florida. I knew that the states that touch Tennessee were OK for interstate purchases of rifles and shotguns. You keep up with this more when you live a stone's throw from the state line. All interstate handguns have to go through a FFL in your home state, of course. __________________ "Tolerance is the virtue of a man with no convictions” —G.K. Chesterton "Duty is the sublimest word in the language. You cannot do more than your duty; you never wish to do less." - Robert E. Lee Mediocrity cherishes rules; as for me, I hate them; I feel for them and for every restriction, corporation, caste, hierarchy, level, herd, a loathing which fills my soul.... -Gustave Flaubert

03-21-2007, 06:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Punisher84 TGO Senior Member Joined: Jan 2007 Where: Memphis Age: 25 Posts: 3,910	You can do long guns out of state with certain restrictions, but handguns are in-state only. Unless they are transferred through an FFL. __________________ Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

03-21-2007, 10:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
macho999 TGO Member Joined: Feb 2007 Where: Tennvaky Age: 27 Posts: 132	First rifle I ever bought was in Kentucky at the Wal-Mart.

03-22-2007, 06:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
towerclimber37 TGO Senior Member Joined: Jan 2007 Where: London,Ky Age: 41 Posts: 3,227	actually, I already knew this guys...I'm working in MN right now and was before I was home...and I bought my shotgun up here....saw a REALLY sweet pistol and wanted to buy it but the guy said "nope...no pistols, you're only allowed to buy long guns"... it embarrassed me..and I sort of felt like a 2nd class citizen when he said that. that got me to thinking that I wish the NRA would let the parker decision go to the supreme court...I'm getting mad with them...they're trying to stop an appeal of the parker decision so they can protect THEIR revenue...not our rights. __________________ I used to pray for wisdom, now I know better. these days, I pray for grace and mercy. 1st squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment...Toujours pret!

03-22-2007, 07:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
skwashdem TGO Senior Member Joined: Feb 2007 Where: Johnson City, TN Age: 25 Posts: 593	Some states are off limits because of their home state purchase requirements. Kommufornia's waiting period for example. Or some state that just has an odd law on the books that makes it a hassle for Wal-Mart to sell to you from out of state.

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