MA resident buying ammo in NH

[patio]

I am sure this has been asked/discussed before but a search didn't yield anything for me.

I am a MA resident and I am wondering if it is legal for me to purchase ammo in NH?

There have been stories of this being possible but I know that I have been rejected before (at a Wal-Mart) for trying to do so.

As a second question, any idea where I can pick up some .223 frangible? I checked FS, The Gun Room and Wal-Mart in Sturbridge with no luck.

 

[Adam_MA]

I buy ammo in NH all the time.

Sometimes they ask for an ID (drivers license) other times they don't.

Adam

 

[KMaurer]

Assuming that you've got a Mass LTC, then it's perfectly legal. Since a lot of places, particularly one's that aren't really gun shops (e.g., WalMart) don't really know much about the laws, so they tend to cover their asses with overly restrictive policies.

Ken

 

[patio]

Thanks Adam, any place in particular you recommend?

I am heading up 93 to go to Manchester if that makes a difference,

Off-Topic - Last time I was in FS the guy was telling me that you are a regular customer when I mentioned NES.

 

[Len-2A Training]

A lot of FS regular customers hang out on NES! [lol] It just means that we are a high-class group!

Since Wal-Mart wasn't busy in sporting goods yesterday, I asked the clerk precisely what was required by NH law and he informed me that he just has to verify >18 (long arms ammo) or >21 for pistol ammo by law. He went on to tell me that store policy (since they can almost spit and hit the MA border) is to ask for DL or FID (that's the terminology that seems to be used in all Wal-Marts in these parts . . . someday they will get jammed up for selling pistol ammo to a person with FID only after the person says it is for pistol). Sometimes I've been asked for ID there and sometimes not. He told me that he recognizes some customers as "regulars" and won't bother asking for ID from them if they are obviously much older than 21.

I just show them my NH CCW and that's all they need to see.

I've bought ammo with some frequency at the Hudson, NH Wal-Mart with absolutely no problem at all. I have more trouble finding a clerk, one with the keys, finding a Wal-Mart with the ammo I'm looking for (some don't sell certain things per local PD "rules", others have lost their MA licenses for infractions), etc. in MA! [roll]

 

[Adam_MA]

Thanks Adam, any place in particular you recommend?

I am heading up 93 to go to Manchester if that makes a difference,

Off-Topic - Last time I was in FS the guy was telling me that you are a regular customer when I mentioned NES.

I try to make it into FS about once a week. Just to browse, and say hello to the nice folks there. Of course I am also inclined to buy at least some ammo while in there. Makes it easy to keep your reserve at a decent level if you buy a little here and there.

As for places... I usually stick to Walmart in Hudson NH for pistol ammo. About the same price as here in MA but no sales tax. If you are headed up 93 you may want to check out Rileys in Hookset. http://www.rileysguns.com/ I've never actually been there, but I did try one day. I hear it is a first class operation with some great prices.

Adam

 

[Jarhead]

I highly recomend Rileys. I deal with them alot. If you're going to be in Manchster you're pretty much right there.

 

[Historical_Shooter]

I highly reccomend Riley's as well. The don't ID for any kind of ammo. I remember I was up there buying black powder (Yes, they do sell FFF and FF for any blackpowder guys) and he just rang it up. I then asked the guy "don't you need to see my FID card?" The clerk smiled and replied, "You're in God's country now, and God is a shooter", I i just wish I could guns from them instead of dealing with the red tape of MA....

 

[Adam_MA]

I i just wish I could guns from them instead of dealing with the red tape of MA....

You can on long guns. As long as they aren't "No Ban" style.

Adam

 

[JonJ]

I i just wish I could guns from them instead of dealing with the red tape of MA....

You can on long guns. As long as they aren't "No Ban" style.

Adam

How does that work in a state like NH. Do they have a list of ban features for Massachusetts that they look at when they see that you're from here?

 

[Lynne]

I just show them my NH CCW and that's all they need to see.

I've shown them my NH LTC and every time I've done that, they've asked to see my MA LTC.

I dunno....

 

[Len-2A Training]

I just show them my NH CCW and that's all they need to see.

I've shown them my NH LTC and every time I've done that, they've asked to see my MA LTC.

I dunno....

For ammo? I've never had that happen and never shown my LTC outside of MA, except perhaps (don't recall) to buy long guns in NH some years ago.

 

[Lynne]

Yup - for ammo. It's happened 3 times, and each time they've told me they needed to see my state license. (different folks each time)

 

[Historical_Shooter]

I i just wish I could guns from them instead of dealing with the red tape of MA....

You can on long guns. As long as they aren't "No Ban" style.

Adam

Are you sure? I remember distinctly seeing taped to the front of the door something along the lines of, "HALT! We can only sell firearms to NH residents and people who arent convicted felons"

 

[KMaurer]

Neither NH nor MA law prohibit a Mass resident from purchasing long guns in NH, and federal law says that it's perfectly legal as long as it's legal according to both states' laws. In a lot of cases "We can only sell ..." translates as "We really don't take the time to read the laws, so in an effort to cover our asses, we've decided to ..."

Ken

 

[Len-2A Training]

Well, my trip to Hudson, NH Wal-Mart in November I had to wait until 2 Iranians bought their rifles/shotguns at the counter. Both were MA Residents and had MA FID or LTC. I overheard their info as the clerk called in the NICS checks.

I've never had a hard time buying ammo there. If asked, I've always shown ONLY my NH CCW. Never showed them my MA LTC and never been an issue.

Lynne, maybe they think you are too young to be buying ammo?

 

[Lynne]

Lynne, maybe they think you are too young to be buying ammo?

Bless you, dear one. [lol] [lol] [lol] [lol] [lol]

 

[Len-2A Training]

Lynne, maybe they think you are too young to be buying ammo?

Bless you, dear one. [lol] [lol] [lol] [lol] [lol]

Thank you. I can use all the blessings that I can get! [lol]

 

[C-pher]

Someone sneeze?

 

[RKG]

I would be so happy if anyone, in any context, asked to see proof that I was over 21.

 

[RKG]

I would be so happy if anyone, in any context, asked to see proof that I was over 21.

 

[RKG]

I would be so happy if anyone, in any context, asked to see proof that I was over 21.

 

[wvhunter]

MASS confusion

I have recently taken work in Massachusetts (much to my dismay), and will soon be forced to take legal residence in the People's Socialist Commonwealth. I have no intention of applying for any type of gun permit here, (especially since finding out my WV CCW class and permit mean nothing here), but will have a Mass. driver's license. Any guns purchased will be taken directly back to the free state of WV. Will dealers in Maine or NH ask for those permits when they see a MA license? Can they legally enforce those permits from across state lines? Just some curious questions from someone who is used to much less government interference in the daily lives of the citizens.

 

[wvhunter]

MASS confusion

I have recently taken work in Massachusetts (much to my dismay), and will soon be forced to take legal residence in the People's Socialist Commonwealth. I have no intention of applying for any type of gun permit here, (especially since finding out my WV CCW class and permit mean nothing here), but will have a Mass. driver's license. Any guns purchased will be taken directly back to the free state of WV. Will dealers in Maine or NH ask for those permits when they see a MA license? Can they legally enforce those permits from across state lines? Just some curious questions from someone who is used to much less government interference in the daily lives of the citizens.

 

[wvhunter]

MASS confusion

I have recently taken work in Massachusetts (much to my dismay), and will soon be forced to take legal residence in the People's Socialist Commonwealth. I have no intention of applying for any type of gun permit here, (especially since finding out my WV CCW class and permit mean nothing here), but will have a Mass. driver's license. Any guns purchased will be taken directly back to the free state of WV. Will dealers in Maine or NH ask for those permits when they see a MA license? Can they legally enforce those permits from across state lines? Just some curious questions from someone who is used to much less government interference in the daily lives of the citizens.

 

[Len-2A Training]

I would be so happy if anyone, in any context, asked to see proof that I was over 21.

You and me both, but I do know at least 2 places where you can be accommodated!

- Wal-Mart in Hudson, NH, and

- Alex's in Stoughton!

 

[FPrice]

Re: MASS confusion

I have recently taken work in Massachusetts (much to my dismay), and will soon be forced to take legal residence in the People's Socialist Commonwealth. I have no intention of applying for any type of gun permit here, (especially since finding out my WV CCW class and permit mean nothing here), but will have a Mass. driver's license. Any guns purchased will be taken directly back to the free state of WV. Will dealers in Maine or NH ask for those permits when they see a MA license? Can they legally enforce those permits from across state lines? Just some curious questions from someone who is used to much less government interference in the daily lives of the citizens.

I find it interesting that you posted the exact same message in two separate threads.

While I can sympathize with you on moving from a less restrictive environment to a much more restrictive place, any blanket statement that you don't intend to participate (comply?) with the laws here is not very constructive. Every state has it's own laws and if you plan on living here and possessing any firearms you need to understand that you have to comply with Commonwealth General Law or face the legal consequences. You can obtain a Class A License to Carry which will allow you to possess, purchase, and carry concealed firearms if you make plans to live in the correct city/town. Unfortunately each is different; some are good while others are a royal PITA!

If you are going to be (or have to be) here for any length of time it would be worth your while to learn about Commnwealth laws, look at what cities are best to live in, and decide to comply with the law.

The people on this forum are ready to welcome you here and help you with these decisions if you choose. I hope that you do, we can always use another law-abiding gun owner in this state who can help make things better for all of us.

 

[KMaurer]

Federal law requires that in order to purchase a long gun from an FFL holder in a state other than your legal residence (the only type of interstate sale that doesn't require going through an FFL holder in your state of residence) the transaction must be legal in both states. Now while Len's advice on dealers who might make such sales without checking for a Massachusetts FID or LTC is probably correct, the fact remains that the purchases wouldn't be legal unless you have an FID or LTC, depending on the type of arm purchased. As a result, you'd not only face potential legal troubles here, but also from the feds. I'd be extremely cautious, since the penalties involved include being disqualified from possessing any firearms anywhere in the country for the rest of your life. Of course, I'm not an attorney, though I have been an FFL holder.

Ken