Not Technically a Gun Show, But A Buyback in Springfield, MA

[StacheMan]

The Springfield PD (130 Pearl St, Springfield, MA) will be having a gun buyback tomorrow from 10-5, and I plan on going to offer cash in lieu of the $50 gift cards that they are giving out. If anyone would care to join me, I'll be the guy in the red truck trying to find me a deal among those surrendering their firearms. Hope to see you there!

 

[RichM]

Carry a WTB sign?

 

[StacheMan]

Carry a WTB sign?

Absolutely! With big green dollar signs on it!

 

[Schuyshot]

Wouldn't you need to be a FFL or have one available to make this happen? Assuming the guy turning in doesn't have a LTC. I think this is easier in free states.

 

[Kevlar]

Wouldn't you need to be a FFL or have one available to make this happen? Assuming the guy turning in doesn't have a LTC.

Yes.

 

[Private John Shooter]

You mean the cops are giving the sellers of these rifles a pass on having an LTC?
If they have an LTC from MA and you have an LTC from MA and you're both MA residents, no problem. File an FA-10 and call it a good day.

Edited...
I just realized my point was kind of stupid. I suppose the point of the 'buy back' programs is so they can get the most guns off the streets (or attics) with no questions asked....

 

[Boghog1]

go through the line and let people know that the local FFL will give them at least as much if not more than the police

 

[StacheMan]

Back from the buyback! As some of you pointed out, an FFL would be required from non-license holders. To avoid that calamity, I put "NEED MA LTC" right on my sign. As such, I went home (after two and a half hours of freezing my buns off) with a very nice Savage Model 67D 12 gauge shotgun. It's from the 80's according to the gentleman who kindly sold it to me for $50. Now, I filled out the FA-10 with the appropriate information, but my question to you all is this - it's a pre-registration firearm. Do I need to file that FA-10 or am I granted an exception due to the age of the firearm? Any help is appreciated!

 

[Private John Shooter]

You need to file.
Congrats on the score.

 

[Kevlar]

I filled out the FA-10 with the appropriate information...

Technically, it's the sellers responsibility to submit the FA-10.

...but my question to you all is this - it's a pre-registration firearm. Do I need to file that FA-10 or am I granted an exception due to the age of the firearm?

There is no exemption due to age (antiques notwithstanding).

BTW, what do you mean by "pre-registration firearm"?

 

[MA_Shooter]

Sadly, even if you had an FFL present, they might not be able to transfer the gun unless it was on Martha's list.