pistol transfer question

[glockstar]

Im looking to purchase a S&W prelock revolver off the GB. The pistol was made in the early 80's. Is it legal to have this handgun shipped to Ma. ? I believe it is but im hearing from people thats not the case it has to be on the EOPS list. Can someone point me in the right direction.

 

[Len-2A Training]

If it is not on the EOPS List no MA FFL is supposed to transfer it to you.

Why don't you do some reading in the MA Gun Law subforum where their are stickies about the laws/rules, etc.?

 

[Acme.Armament]

If it is not on the EOPS List no MA FFL is supposed to transfer it to you.

Why don't you do some reading in the MA Gun Law subforum where their are stickies about the laws/rules, etc.?

Len,
What if the firearm was made before the EOPS list started to exist?

glockstar,
IMO, if the firearm existed before the "Approved Firearm Roster" then you should be good. It really depends on the MA dealer doing your transfer. The smart thing for you and anyone looking to have a firearm transfered into MA is to go and ASK your transfer dealer. I've been told by both GOAL and other dealers that a firearm had to "be in Mass. for it to be transfered". I have yet to have anyone show me where in the MA MGL's this is stated. Go to the dealer's shop you are using for this transfer and ask him.

 

[Independence Arms]

You will get 10 different answers here, due to people's interpretation.
Do as ACME stated. End decision is up to your transferring FFL.

 

[M1911]

As Acme suggested, call up your favorite dealer and ask. Different dealers have different interpretations.

 

[glockstar]

Thanks for your help. Made the call and GTG.

 

[Acme.Armament]

Thanks for your help. Made the call and GTG.

Good. Please pass your knowledge along to others that have the same question.

 

[Kevlar]

What if the firearm was made before the EOPS list started to exist? ... I've been told by both GOAL and other dealers that a firearm had to "be in Mass. for it to be transfered". I have yet to have anyone show me where in the MA MGL's this is stated.

It must have been "...owned or possessed..." prior to 10/21/98 by:

1. a FFL holder; or
2. a FID holder; or
3. a LTC holder; or
4. a NR LTC holder

SEE: section 7.05 here...http://www.mass.gov/eopss/docs/chsb/firearms/501-cmr-7.pdf

 

[Rcharnitsk]

It must have been "...owned or possessed..." prior to 10/21/98 by:

1. a FFL holder; or
2. a FID holder; or
3. a LTC holder; or
4. a NR LTC holder

SEE: section 7.05 here...http://www.mass.gov/eopss/docs/chsb/firearms/501-cmr-7.pdf

If the dealer does not care about this its a non issue

 

[adacosta]

Just came across this post. No problem buying pre-1998 handguns from out of state and having them transferred into MA. I did it with two S&W Model 649s (prelock) which is the shrouded stainless steel version J frame. One I bought in Kentucky over the Internet, and the other I bought in Arizona, again over the Internet and had both transferred at Four Seasons in Woburn.