Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 2,841 Posted November 26, 2019 EMF now requires all BP guns headed for MA (and some other states) to go to an FFL??? What's the deal? Haven't heard about any new regs or threats; last I knew, MA followed the definition that excludes BP guns from "firearms", and so no FFL required. Has something changed, or is EMF worried about some issue that does not exist? LL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat Brules 1,722 Posted November 26, 2019 If it affects you, a call to EMF might get it explained. Maybe EMF just doesn’t trust The State of Maine. It probably has to do with how the language in the State law is versed. Or maybe the State requires it, but Federal law does not. In my view, if that’s the case, the State requirement is questionable. But then, I’m not an attorney. CB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 13,708 Posted November 26, 2019 Just playing CYA and anticipating more laws. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpo 5,329 Posted November 26, 2019 Maybe EMF just doesn’t trust The State of Maine. As Moosegirl, a good friend of mine, would be quick to point out - Maine is ME. Loophole's in Massahoosess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 575 Posted November 27, 2019 Been that way in NJ for many years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Rich 572 Posted November 27, 2019 MA=Massatoshits kR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat Brules 1,722 Posted November 27, 2019 Yeah, okay. MA means Maine...I get it. ME means Messatoochits. Watt else? Cat Brules Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Rich 572 Posted November 27, 2019 Yeah, okay. MA means Maine...I get it. ME means Messatoochits. Watt else? Cat Brules Really??? kR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 13,708 Posted November 27, 2019 Yeah, okay. MA means Maine...I get it. ME means Messatoochits. Watt else? Cat Brules You’re gettin close. How about Alaska and Indiana? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chantry 995 Posted November 27, 2019 EMF now requires all BP guns headed for MA (and some other states) to go to an FFL??? What's the deal? Haven't heard about any new regs or threats; last I knew, MA followed the definition that excludes BP guns from "firearms", and so no FFL required. Has something changed, or is EMF worried about some issue that does not exist? LL Cabela's is the same, they will not ship a BP gun to MA. I recall stories from some other shooting forums that dealt with more modern type firearms that MA would sue companies that shipped shooting supplies, ammo and equipment to MA even if those items were technically legal under both MA & Federal law. The vendors decided it just wasn't worth the aggravation and legal costs even if they did win versus the amount of money they were making in MA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Clark 671 Posted November 27, 2019 Don’t get started on..... NM—- New Mexico MN—- Minnesota Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixgun Sheridan 3,400 Posted November 27, 2019 I always keep thinking AR means ARizona instead of ARkansas. Here in WA we often get similar crap from gun vendors. Some refuse to ship AR-15 parts kits or full-auto bolt carriers here because they think the law forbids them, which it doesn't (at least not yet). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
