An ADVISORY for anyone attending the Austin, Texas Gun show this weekend

[texagun]

This post is from the SASSNET and was posted today by an Austin resident. Does anyone know anything about this? I can't believe something like this could be legal. People are being "asked to comply" but this can't have any legal force in my opinion. I would like to hear your opinion. I simply can't believe the Austin Police Department could "legislate" such a prohibition. Wouldn't that be in violation of federal laws and regulations?
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I went to the Austin Gun show at the Crockett Center today, and was told about this as soon as I arrived. My scanner is not working, so I will write it out here:

PUBLIC NOTICE
"Selling of Firearms"

At the direction of the Austin Police Department and The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms anyone selling a firearm at this show location will be asked to comply with the following:

1. Any person selling a personal firearm must go through a licensed FFL Dealer in the show to transfer the firearm to the new owner.

2. Selling of Firearms in the parking lot will not be permitted.

Thank you for your cooperation"

I provide this as a "public service" to any who might be attending the show and may be affected by this.

Regards,
Jake

 

[texagun]

On 2nd thought, maybe they can do this...........

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[Big country]

I quit going to the gun show in Austin a long time ago because of foolishness like this and I don't think I'll start going to gun shows again any time soon. I might go to one around tax return time to look for a decent 30-30 if I can't find one at any of the local Pawn shops but generally the one in Austin is all over priced crap.

 

[Texas42]

There is a thread talking about this.

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/austin/12802-only-ffls-austin-shows-4.html

Just so you know. : )

 

[texagun]

There is a thread talking about this.

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/austin/12802-only-ffls-austin-shows-4.html

Just so you know. : )

Thanks for that link. I did a search before I posted and didn't see that one.

 

[Big country]

I'll divert my comments to that one as well didn't see it till just after I posted in this one.

 

[Texas42]

Thanks for that link. I did a search before I posted and didn't see that one.

Everyone has done it.

: )

 

[rob147]

Does Austin have a pretty good show?