Shootcraps said:Many states have agreements with bordering states so residents may purchase rifles and shotguns. But only with the bordering state, and only long guns.
I live in Virginia and can buy a long gun from someone in North Carolina and vice versa.
You can only legally buy a long gun from someone in another state IF the seller is an FFL. Only an FFL can sell to a resident of another state IF the sale complies with the law of both states; an unlicensed individual can't sell a gun to a resident of another state regardless of whether its a long gun or a handgun, or if thier state thinks it OK - that is federal law. Agreements between states don't override federal law.
In most states, private transactions don't require a background check. But if you don't at least ask for a DL to make sure the buyer is a resident of your state, you're stupid. And you're probably setting yourself up for prosecution.
That I'll agree with 100%. Willful ignorance is not a good defense.