20rd AR-15 mags on G.B.

joeaf1911a1

July 10, 2003 10:09

Are these mags legal for me to sell to a resident of Massachusetts?
Or must they go throught a FFL dealwer only. So many States and so
many laws. I have them advertised on G.B. and had a question from
one person who wishes to bid on them. He is willing to send me a copy
of his "firearms lisence" and states he can purchase hi cap mags at
gun shops. Thanks guys.

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  nmyers

  July 10, 2003 11:11

  I always look up this sort of thing in State Laws and Published Ordinances (ATF P5300.5); it is available online and in hardcopy from ATF. It's really the only place where those of us outside of any given state can look to find their firearms regulations.
  
  The only relevant regulation I could find for MA is on page 217, where it states that no one under 18 can acquire a large capacity feeding device. So, I would think that a state firearms license, or even a photocopy of his drivers license, would be sufficient. Read it yourself & see if you come to the same conclusion.
  
  Neal

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  rufe-snow

  July 10, 2003 11:17

  He MIGHT be telling the truth? If he has a Massachusetts "Class A Permit"/ License, he is authorized to have magazines with a greater capacity then 10 rounds.

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  joeaf1911a1

  July 11, 2003 07:30

  Many thanks guys. Neal: Checked out where you wrote and must
  agree with you.

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  nmyers

  July 13, 2003 03:56

  At least 6 states restrict the importation of high cap magazines; here in Maryland, anything over 15 rounds is illegal. Several large dealers/distributors have statements in their ads/catalogs that they will not ship high cap mags to these states.
  
  Of course, someone outside of my state is not covered by the laws of my state unless there is a FEDERAL law that specifically covers that area. GCA 68 says that no FIREARM may be delivered to anyone in another state if that would violate state/local law. I don't see where GCA 68 covers high cap mags, but it would be easy enough for BATF to stretch the meaning of the law to them. In the meantime, many dealers/distributors who are concerned about keeping their licenses figure that they should be cautious.
  
  Remember the de-facto ATF motto: "You don't like it? Sue us!"
  
  Neal

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