
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Under federal law, you can purchase a long gun in a state other than your own, provided the sale is through an FFL and complies with the laws of both states. However, you cannot take direct possession of a handgun purchased in another state; it must be shipped to an FFL in your home state to complete the transfer.
The gold standard for safety is to store firearms unloaded in a locked safe, with ammunition stored in a separate locked location. If you need quick access for home defense, consider a biometric or "quick-access" handgun safe that prevents unauthorized use by children or intruders while remaining accessible to you.
Under federal law (the Gun Control Act), certain individuals are "prohibited persons" and cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition. This includes:
Convicted felons or those under indictment for a felony.
Individuals adjudicated as "mentally defective" or committed to a mental institution.
Unlawful users of controlled substances (including marijuana, even in states where it is legal).
Those subject to certain domestic violence restraining orders or convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Fugitives from justice and those dishonorably discharged from the military.
