Ruger 10/22 Problem, ? about state lines
Every so often the fireing pin just doesn't hit the shell caseing or anything. Doesn't even mark it. I have the barrel as tight as it wil go against the reciver and put in a new fire pin. If I can't figure it out today will have to take it to the gunsmith tomorrow. And I can take it accross state lines to get it worked on can't I. Will be going from Nebraska to South Dakota to get it worked on. Thanks for any help
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It depends upon state laws. You can take it across most state lines with no problem, but it is possible that some states, like New Jersey or CA have laws prohibiting it. Likely no problem in the states involved, because thousands of out of state hunters travel to those states each year. 0 -
I dont know about New Jersey, but there are no laws prohibiting taking a 10-22 into or out of calif. The only rifles not allowed to come in are the evil "assault rifles". The assault weapon ban only applies to centerfire rifles.
If you have hi-cap mags for the 10-22 (over 10 rds), they can not come into the state.
You should be perfectly legal to take your Ruger for repairs in another state, but if you have doubts, just call your local L.E. agency.0 -
Dr. Pig is on top of the Federal law. Chapter 44, Section 926A, Interstate transportation of firearms allows for "free passage" of firearms (other than NFA weapons which need ATF approval for interstate movement) from a state where the firearm is legal to another legal state without hinderence from any other states firearms laws. This was an addition to the Firearms Owners Protection Act of 1986 and was designed to elimintate the dangers a person would face transporting a handgun from, lets say Maine, to Florida, through New Jersey or Massachuesttes- states which required permits and would not issue them to travelers in transit. A routine traffic stop in these states often ended in a handgun being confiscated, a costly legal battle, a generally the loss of the firearm.
As to California and 926A: This entire regulation is a very thorny issue with many states (State rights vs. the Feds) and California is no exception. If you live in Yuma and want to transport an AR-15 to Portland and transit through California 926A will protect you...in principle. The reality is that you must be very careful to keep the rifle in a condition of transit the entire time you are in California. That means unloaded, in a locked case, and in either the trunk or some other part of the vehicle that you do not have ready access to. 926A will not protect you if you decide to pull way off the road outside of Barstow and do a little plinking or stop in on your Uncle Fred in Stockton to show him your AR-15...do either of those two things and you are BUSTED!
The only real legal reason a non dealer or non LE officer may have an unregistered assault weapon in California is for use in a sanctioned highpower rifle competition. This pretty much limits you to the State matches in Coalinga. The DOJ is aware of the times during the year these matches are held and won't buy your story about why you have that AR-15 in the state 3 months before (or after) the match. Coalinga is in the northern part of the state so having the AR-15 in San Diego is not going to fly either!
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thanks for the replies any ideas on the problem my trip got pushed off for a bit now so back to trying to figure out the problem by myself 0 -
you could try rebuilding the trigger assemly
that should cure your problem
the springs are probably getting weak
hope that helps
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email me if you have any further questions ill try to help
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