Do you think there would be a demand for this?

kwelz · Mar 1, 2008

This is aimed more at the people that run or work in Gun shops but I am open to everyones opinions.

I am looking at creating a web site. This site would provide details on gun laws for each state. I know we already have sites geared towards individuals carrying firearms and such but this would provide info to sellers on a Federal, state, and city level.

For instance you are a seller in Arizona and have a dealer or Individual in Cali wanting to buy something. You would log onto the site, enter in the item and where it is supposed to be sent. The site would then bring up the relevant laws and inform you of any regulations that must be followed to sell or ship a gun or accessory to that area.

There would be a monthly fee however it would be fairly low. Probably around $50.00 for a shop.

It just seems to me that there is a better way to get people the info they need. What do you all think?

Chipperman · Mar 1, 2008

http://www.handgunlaw.us/

There is definitely a demand. The above site does a pretty good job, as did the now defunct packing.org

If you were to make one that was easy to navigate, accurate, up to date, etc., you would have a large line of people to shake your hand.
The books from ATF are very dedious to use.

CBS220 · Mar 1, 2008

I doubt it, for a pay site. It would be much cheaper to just look up the stuff yourself, or perhaps call a dealer in the state you need the info from.

kwelz · Mar 1, 2008

I used to use Packing.org and knew about handgunlaws.us, but this would be geared towards dealers not individuals.

Harvster · Mar 1, 2008

You can't guarantee the information. And if I were a dealer I wouldn't risk fines or loss of my license based on information off a web site. The laws change frequently and I can't see folks using it as you intend. Not a bad Idea, just too much liability etc. on the line.

brighamr · Mar 1, 2008

If you had a lawyer go through everything to ensure accuracy, I think it would be a hit.

GRIZ22 · Mar 1, 2008

Don't think it would work for the following reasons:

1. You will be providing legal advice, charging for it, and you are not a lawyer. All the other websites citing gun laws have a disclaimer. Why should I pay for something with a disclaimer?

2. You would have to keep track of changes in the gun laws of 50 states plus territories. Not easy to do and very expensive for a lawyer to do so.

3. If I'm selling someting to a non-FFL in another state all I have to do is call the FFL I'll be sending it to. If I'm sending it through an FFL I'm pretty much off the hook legally.

Jaenak · Mar 1, 2008

There's already books written to provide such a quick reference guide. You could write a website but I'd personally just get my books back from storage and use those.

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