a provision in Manchin-Toomey that isn't mentioned

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8. I think you are interpreting it incorrectly.

Any firearms sale of a non antique firearm that crosses state lines requires an FFL and I do not believe that Manchin-Toomey would have changed that.

Current Federal law allows you to buy a long gun from any FFL. So if you live in RI and are on vacation in OH and see a long gun that you have always wanted, you can buy it from that FFL presuming it is legal for you to own in the state you reside in. What Manchin-Toomey would have done is change the handgun purchase law to match the current law how long guns are handled.*

Current Federal law ONLY allows you to buy a handgun from a FFL in the state you reside in. Any purchase of a handgun from an out of state FFL dealer requires you to have the out of state FFL dealer ship the handgun to a FFL dealer in the state you reside in and then you have to complete the paperwork to transfer the handgun to you.

Federal Law: Any firearms sale of a non antique firearm that crosses state lines requires an FFL

State Law: A private sale between residents of a state are governed by the state laws the people reside in.

*Internet sales would still require a in state FFL to transfer the firearm.