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Gun purchase question: out of state

Posted on 5/2/25 at 5:30 pm
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
38619 posts
Posted on 5/2/25 at 5:30 pm
Can a LA resident purchase a gun from a big box store in FL with no issues?

Thanks in advance.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28403 posts
Posted on 5/2/25 at 5:36 pm to
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Can a LA resident purchase a gun from a big box store in FL with no issues? Thanks in advance.


Long gun (rifle or shotgun) yes
Handgun no
This post was edited on 5/2/25 at 5:37 pm
Posted by HoboDickCheese
The overpass
Member since Sep 2020
13943 posts
Posted on 5/2/25 at 5:37 pm to
I would think it'll need to be mailed to a FFL holder in Louisiana then you can pick it up from there
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
38619 posts
Posted on 5/2/25 at 5:40 pm to
Well, dang, that's what I thought...

This post was edited on 5/2/25 at 5:41 pm
Posted by chrome1007
Toledo Bend
Member since Dec 2023
584 posts
Posted on 5/2/25 at 5:40 pm to
You must have an ffl in your state of residence to receive the firearm and fill out the Form 4473. All applicable laws apply for background checks and wait times.
Posted by Bigsampson
Fort Worth
Member since Apr 2017
446 posts
Posted on 5/2/25 at 5:48 pm to
Legally, only hand guns must be purchased in state. You can buy it and ship to a La FFL though.

Absolutely legal to purchase long guns. Same process as La. Buy gun, background check, take gun w you. Only rifles and shotguns.

That being said, some big box stores will not sell to out of state people. Academy used to be this way. Not sure about now.
Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
39931 posts
Posted on 5/2/25 at 7:37 pm to
quote:

Long gun (rifle or shotgun) yes
Handgun no


I think you also have to be in a neighboring state… or am I wrong?
Posted by SouthernInsanity
Shadows of Death Valley
Member since Nov 2012
26280 posts
Posted on 5/2/25 at 8:46 pm to
quote:

Can a LA resident purchase a gun from a big box store in FL with no issues?



I would think that big box store would have to be able to ship to your local FFL... but it's unlikely.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28403 posts
Posted on 5/2/25 at 8:53 pm to
quote:

I think you also have to be in a neighboring state… or am I wrong?


Used to be the case but I don’t believe it is anymore.

I could be wrong.
Posted by TigerOnThe Hill
Springhill, LA
Member since Sep 2008
7521 posts
Posted on 5/3/25 at 6:26 pm to
quote:

Legally, only hand guns must be purchased in state. You can buy it and ship to a La FFL though.

Absolutely legal to purchase long guns. Same process as La. Buy gun, background check, take gun w you. Only rifles and shotguns.

That being said, some big box stores will not sell to out of state people. Academy used to be this way. Not sure about now.

^^This
Posted by MoarKilometers
Member since Apr 2015
20909 posts
Posted on 5/3/25 at 7:31 pm to
Courtesy heads up... Florida is a 3 day wait on long guns nowadays. That 3 days does not include weekends or national holidays either.
Posted by Demonbengal
Ruston
Member since May 2015
5306 posts
Posted on 5/4/25 at 10:08 pm to
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This post was edited on 5/4/25 at 10:09 pm
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