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Lurks Often

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3. MAIG is not an objective source

Reply to IdaBriggs (Original post)

Thu Sep 19, 2013, 09:07 AM

Sep 2013

Using MAIG to as a source is akin to using the NRA as a source.

Any firearm sold that crosses a state line has to go through someone with a Federal Firearms License (FFL).

Any firearm sold that does not cross a state line is subject to the applicable state laws, which vary from state to state.

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UPDATE: to Craigslist Gun Buying Challenge (Armslist) [View all] IdaBriggs Sep 2013 OP

Sales from those sites are not exempt from current law regarding background checks hack89 Sep 2013 #1

It depends on the state. MineralMan Sep 2013 #2

True. Some states have more stringent requirements hack89 Sep 2013 #4

So what do you do to combat it? pipoman Sep 2013 #5

I don't do anything to combat it. I'm just posting information. MineralMan Sep 2013 #6

MAIG is not an objective source Lurks Often Sep 2013 #3

I never used that site before, but just looked Lee-Lee Sep 2013 #7

"could illegally purchase" pintobean Sep 2013 #8