The topic came up on another blog.
Allegedly, the ATF is preparing to assist New York State in the enforcement of their firearms laws. They advised a New Hampshire gun dealer that he could not sell ammunition to New York residents when a portion of their restrictive firearms law goes into effect. They advised the FFL dealer that he would be notified when to start denying sales to New York residents. This raises a couple of questions:
Allegedly, the ATF is preparing to assist New York State in the enforcement of their firearms laws. They advised a New Hampshire gun dealer that he could not sell ammunition to New York residents when a portion of their restrictive firearms law goes into effect. They advised the FFL dealer that he would be notified when to start denying sales to New York residents. This raises a couple of questions:
- Unless there are New Hampshire laws governing the sale of ammunition, just how does an FFL know if a buyer is from New York?
- Is there a provision in FFL regulations that allows the ATF to demand that ID be required for ammo purchases for resident or non-resident purchasers?