Just a little confused. A friend and I went to the FFL near me. He was buying my hand gun. They ask who is the purchaser and ask for my friend's ID. He provides his Virginia driver's license and military ID. They immediately asked for his orders. (Insert Metal Gear Solid Alert Here). So random. So by coincidence, he had them on him. They made copies. They asked him where he was stationed, blah blah. So he's stationed in VA. His place of residence is PA. They denied him. Informed us we'd have to wait for his PA license. Never sold before... but was it always like that? So to buy a firearm, you can't buy one out of state?
What boggles my mind is... while he was in Virginia or when he goes back this week. I could mail this to his nearest FFL. They could complete the transfer there and he could bring it back to PA. I know it's not the guys at the FFL as they are always a pleasure to deal with. But the laws are just lame. Just a rant. Do you think it was just because he was active duty? Did that change? What if we were to go somewhere else and use a DL and passport? Are we obligated to notify the FFL if someone is active duty now? I just didn't understand it and was looking for clarification. Please don't flame me. I did a brief search and it's a legit question.
Thanks!