(December 1, 2008):  Since November 5th, following the outcome of the presidential elections, Americans in all 50 states have been consuming ammunition and firearms of all types at totally unprecedented rates.  At the top of this consumption list are items like .223 ammo, .308 ammo, and AR15 - AR10 class firearms, from stripped lower receivers to full rifles.  Fearing early steps towards more stringent gun control by the new Obama administration, this panic level buying is continuing into the month of December, and will probably be very noticeable as we enter the new year.  Predident-elect Obama's record on gun control issues (as can be seen on the website http://www.gunbanobama.com/) is feeding this panic and severe shortages of ammunition and many types of firearms has resulted.  Major manufacturers such as Bushmaster, DPMS Panther Arms, Rock River Arms, are all quoting severely extended shipping dates on most products at this time.  DPMS Panther Arms actualy refuses to quote any deliveries as of this date.  President-elect Obama's stance on gun control issues has already had a totally unprecedented effect on the firearms industry.  It is going to be extremely interesting to see what the next several months (none the less the next four years) hold for law-abiding American citizens that own and plan to purchase firearms.

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(April 1, 2006):  Are you an April fool?  If you live in California and have always wanted to legally own an AR15 style rifle, but you have not yet taken advantage of the current situation on CA, you may be!

To the best of our knowledge and after all of our most recent research on this issue, it appears as though the current CA DOJ "loophole" regarding Stag Arms and certain other AR15 style lower receivers is still wide open!  MREguns continues to legally ship Stag Arms stripped lower receivers to licensed California firearms dealers legally according to Federal and CA State law.  Don't miss out on this opportunity!

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(Jan 5, 2006): In an open letter to all licensed Nevada dealers, BATF explains that Nevada CCW's are once again legal under ATF's view relative to the purchase of firearms, and as such qualify as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check Systems (NICS) check.  Accordingly, the October 17, 2005 Open Letter to Nevada Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) is superseded.

BATF Letter of January 5, 2006

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(Jan 1, 2006):  In the past two weeks, MREguns has received literally hundreds of telephoen calls and e-mails regarding a discovered loophole in California law regarding AR15 lower receivers by certain manufacturers.  It appears as though at least stripped lower receivers by Stag Arms, JP Rifles, DSA, and certain other manufacturers do NOT fall under the formal ban on "Assault Weapons" in CA due to a legal technicality.  Below you can download and read the collection of letters and documents MREguns has been able to gather regarding this issue.  The CA DOJ gas written letters stating that The Stag Arms lower receiver, the JP Rifles CTR-02, and the DSA "ZM4" are currently lawful to own in California.  There are reportedly other brands and models.  Consult with you CA licensed FFL dealer regarding purchase of a CA-legal AR15 style lower receiver while the loophole is still open.

MREguns will ship Stag Arms Model Stag-15 (5.56mm caliber) and Stag Arms Model Stag-6.8 (6.68 mm caliber) stripped lower receivers to licensed CA firearms dealers according to normal Federal and State laws until this loophol is closed by the CA DOJ.

Pertinent Documents

Letter on Stag Arms Stripped Lower Receivers

Letter on DSA ZMW and other Related Toipics

Letter on JP Rifles CTR-02

CA DOJ Kasler vs: Lockyer Assault Weapon List

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(October 17, 2005): In an open letter to all licensed Nevada dealers, BATF explains the reasoning behind their decision to discontinue allowing Nevada issued CCW permits as a viable form of identification for avoiding a formal NICS background check when purchasing a new firearm over the counter.  The letter can be seen by clicking on the link below:

BATF Letter of October 17, 2005

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(October 17, 2005): Effective this date, there is a new version of the Form 4473 that is to be used for all over-the-counter firearms transactions.  The new form is a tri-fold form and is 2 pages longer than the previous form.  The new form is also white in color as compared to the older yellow forms.  This has been done to facilitate easy identification of the new versions of the 4473 form from the older versions, which are now obsolete.  Customers who wish to study a copy of the new 4473 form prior to having to actually complete one during an over-the-counter transaction can view the form at the link below..........

New 4473 Form

Summary of Changes

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(October 13, 2005): As of October 23, 2005, a Nevada Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit no longer qualifies as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).  In a letter dated October 13, 2005 from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, all Nevada licensed firearms dealers were notified of this big change in daily business practice.  All Nevada CCW holders are now (as of October 23, 2005) subject to the same background check and fee (currently $ 25 in Nevada) as those who do not hold valid CCW's!

Letter Dated October 13, 2005

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(August 2005): In it's August 2005 FFL Newsletter, the ATF announced that it is now recognizing faxed copies of a Federal Firearms License as an acceptable alternative for of verification (as compared to a signed and mailed copy).  Verification and certification of a license is not considered valid unless a legible copy of the transferee's license clearly identifies the name, address, license number and expiration date of the license.  Acceptance of blurred or illegible copies of a transferee's license may constitute noncompliance with regulations.  To read the actual article in the newsletter, simply click on the link below.

Article on Certified Faxed Copies of Licenses

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(September 13, 2004): The so-called "assault weapons" ban has expired and is now dead!  You can now legally purchase AR15's and similar style firearms in configurations that have not been legally available as new firearms since 1994!  Items such as high capacity magazines and collapsible telestocks are now readily available.  Be sure to check out your favorite AR15 manufacturer's website for additional details and new firearms configurations which are now available.

American Spirit Arms

Armalite

Bushmaster Firearms

DPMS (Panter Arms)

Excerpt from the ATF website:

Semiautomatic Assault Weapon Update

By statute, the prohibitions relating to semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices expired on September 13, 2004. As a result, certain sections of the Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, and its implementing regulations, 27 CFR Part 478, are no longer in effect.

Get additional details here from the www.awbansunset.com website......... http://www.awbansunset.com/913statement.html.

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(August 9, 2004): Effective October 1, 2004, the charge for a NICS background check in Nevada will increase from $ 15 to $ 25.  This increase is as a result of the same level of price increase by the Nevada Department of Public Safety to all licensed dealers in Nevada.  The $ 25 fee is just a pass-through to my customers.  I will continue to charge you what I am charged by the state for performing the required background checks.

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(September 7, 2004): California politicians and gun control advocates strike again........ this time it's over ammunition!...

SB1152, the Ammo and Fingerprint Registration Bill, has passed out of the California Legislature, and is now headed to the Governor's desk.

What this means to you is that the information demanded by the state on each ammunition purchase includes:

1. Date of transaction
2. Name, address, and date of birth of the purchaser Driver's license or other ID number, including state of issuance
3. Brand, type, and amount of ammunition
4. The signature of the customer
5. The name of the salesperson
6. The right thumbprint of the purchaser

It is critical that you contact Governor Schwarzenegger, respectfully asking him to "VETO" all three anti-gun bills. Please contact him TODAY!

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-445-2841
Fax: 916-445-4633

To send an E-Mail please visit: http://www.govmail.ca.gov/

Source: www.miwall.com

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