Just did a transfer today from a local dealer. I told him that my license says that it is expired but it is actually active because I started the renewal process prior to the expiration date. He was cool with that but leary about the procedure. So he called the FRB. Apparently they (FRB) stated that I need to show the dealer my renewal application receipt to proceed. Now I'm a little irritated because :
1. I applied for renewal in May 2016 and am still waiting.
2. I have had several conversations with my licensing officer and they assured me my license was valid and purchases would not be an issue.
3. I have purchase ammo and guns from another local FFL since my license expired without issue and without the receipt.
4. I never heard you need to have your renewal receipt with you for purchases; so of course I do not have the receipt with me.
5. I drove a half hour out of my way just to meet this FFL and get to know his business and now may leave without my purchase.
So I suggest we call my local PD to get this straightened out. FFL agrees.
The licensing officer (on speaker) then proceeds down the same path that I need my receipt and he cannot provide that info to the FFL.
Now I'm pissed!
So I pipe up and tell him that I'm in on the conversation and that 1. You told me my license was valid and 2. I have made several purchase without issue previously without a receipt. The licensing officer goes on to say that the other FFL was negligent. I say, whoa this renewal has been in your hand for 10 months and you cannot get it done? DO YOUR JOB!!!!
Anyway thing went a little sideways in the conversation for a minute but I got it back together and was able to convince him to email the FFL a copy of my receipt, but not without the veiled threat that it is now on my record that I was "combative" with the officer on the phone.
****ing rediculous....
So the question is.. Are you required to show your renewal receipt by law? Or regulation?
I couldn't find anything in the MGL's.
1. I applied for renewal in May 2016 and am still waiting.
2. I have had several conversations with my licensing officer and they assured me my license was valid and purchases would not be an issue.
3. I have purchase ammo and guns from another local FFL since my license expired without issue and without the receipt.
4. I never heard you need to have your renewal receipt with you for purchases; so of course I do not have the receipt with me.
5. I drove a half hour out of my way just to meet this FFL and get to know his business and now may leave without my purchase.
So I suggest we call my local PD to get this straightened out. FFL agrees.
The licensing officer (on speaker) then proceeds down the same path that I need my receipt and he cannot provide that info to the FFL.
Now I'm pissed!
So I pipe up and tell him that I'm in on the conversation and that 1. You told me my license was valid and 2. I have made several purchase without issue previously without a receipt. The licensing officer goes on to say that the other FFL was negligent. I say, whoa this renewal has been in your hand for 10 months and you cannot get it done? DO YOUR JOB!!!!
Anyway thing went a little sideways in the conversation for a minute but I got it back together and was able to convince him to email the FFL a copy of my receipt, but not without the veiled threat that it is now on my record that I was "combative" with the officer on the phone.
****ing rediculous....
So the question is.. Are you required to show your renewal receipt by law? Or regulation?
I couldn't find anything in the MGL's.