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gun show question

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I have the choice of 2 gun shows this weekend, the Old Dominion Gun Show in Bealeton, VA and the Silverado show in Upper Marlboro, MD.

I've never bought anything at a gunshow, so I have a few questions:
As a Virginia resident, can I buy a gun at a MD show? Do I have to have it shipped to a FFL?

anything else I should know?

My travel time is the same to either show, can anyone offer opinions on which is a better bet?
if if helps, I'm looking for the GI model mil-spec Springfield Armory 1911

thanks!
spenny
 
Depends.

As a Virginia resident, can I buy a gun at a MD show? Do I have to have it shipped to a FFL?
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As long the as laws of either state don't prevent it, then yes. And yes, you would have to have it shipped to your FFL if it is a handgun.
 
Considering Md laws today, you may have a larger and cheaper selection at the Va show. A lot of Md posters have complained of late of their selections in gun stores.
 
I believe both responses are correct. However, Maryland's laws are so wacko these days, that I wouldn't even want to try to figure out if I could buy a firearm there. And do not depend on the dealers to know the laws. It used to be that you could buy a long gun in any of your neighboring states without having to go through an FFL, but who knows how it is in MD?

Echoing Majic's words: given the choices you have, IMO, there is no choice. The ODGS will most likely have a lot more handguns on display at lower prices.
 
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