Hi, newbie here. I can't buy a firearm because I'm a non-resident but I would like the best weapon permitted by the ATF and the relevant state laws. I want it for self defense and have read many useful posts here about firing every week, cleaning, keeping out the damp etc - very interesting and helpful stuff, so a big thank-you to all those who have contributed their expertise. But despite all that reading I still have some newbie questions:
- could I legally buy and use cartridges, or are they defined as 'non-antique' because they're, to quote the ATF,"rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition". If so, what cartridges do you recommend and where could I buy them?
- this item looks very practical for self-defense www.impactguns.com/store/633185102.html The ad says 'no FFL required to purchase'. Huh? Wouldn't it disqualify a BP revolver from being an antique?
Any other tips on how to legally use an 'antique' for self-defense most welome - thanks in advance.
- could I legally buy and use cartridges, or are they defined as 'non-antique' because they're, to quote the ATF,"rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition". If so, what cartridges do you recommend and where could I buy them?
- this item looks very practical for self-defense www.impactguns.com/store/633185102.html The ad says 'no FFL required to purchase'. Huh? Wouldn't it disqualify a BP revolver from being an antique?
Any other tips on how to legally use an 'antique' for self-defense most welome - thanks in advance.