Do We Still Need a Shell Casing with New Handgun?

[manderson]

In all I've read about the new law, I haven't seen that anything changed with the spent shell casing, so I am assuming it is still required. I just need a quick confirmation because a hard to find 1911 popped up that I have been wanting for a long time. Already placed a bid on it, but forgot to ask if it has the spent casing.

Thanks in advance.

 

[hodgepodge]

Yes, you do. For all the same non-existent reasons.

 

[pbharvey]

A1 will do a fired shell casing for you at no cost with your transfer.

 

[EarnestT]

A1 will do a fired shell casing for you at no cost with your transfer.

Did mine

 

[manderson]

Yes, you do. For all the same non-existent reasons.

Thanks. This has always been so stupid. It's a Les Baer, and I'm not sure if they include a casing with every 1911 they ship or not.

 

[pbharvey]

It's a Les Baer

 

[SigDog]

It's a Les Baer

Double

 

[manderson]

A1 will do a fired shell casing for you at no cost with your transfer.

Thanks. Looks like A1 is in Brentwood, MD which is very close to my work office in Beltsville. Will probably go that route if the gun doesn't already have a casing.

If anyone knows another dealer closer to Harford County that will also do a fired casing, please let me know.

Thanks again.

 

[manderson]

Double

It's a Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight with the 1.5" group guarantee!

I've been wanting one of these for a long time. They rarely pop up with the tightened spec group guarantee. Les Baer still has a 12-14 month wait on all orders.

 

[danb]

only for revolvers.

 

[danb]

It's a Les Baer

 

[Brooklyn]

only for revolvers.

 

[mac1_131]

only for new guns, if this 1911 is used then not required I believe

 

[Biggfoot44]

Any FFL007 is empoweered to do a fired casing, and they are not uncommon. Often there is a nominal charge , so Greg's offer of free w/ transfer is an inducement if A1 is otherwise convient for you.

In '13 I actually bought two NEW handguns, one on purpose , the other accidently. My usual preferences run to used , often older on purpose.

And yes , the fired casings are totally useless , all presently thrown into 55gal drums by MSP. They remain only to harass us.

 

[My Toy]

If it is a used handgun and does not have a fired shell casing you do not need one. If it is a new handgun you do need a fired shell casing.

 

[manderson]

only for new guns, if this 1911 is used then not required I believe

You are correct, it is any new handgun manufactured after 12/31/2002 that requires a shell casing. I started the HQL licensing process on the MSP web site and get fingerprinted on Monday. I'll call A1 on Monday. Thanks to everyone.

 

[sgt23preston]

In all I've read about the new law, I haven't seen that anything changed with the spent shell casing, so I am assuming it is still required. I just need a quick confirmation because a hard to find 1911 popped up that I have been wanting for a long time. Already placed a bid on it, but forgot to ask if it has the spent casing.

Thanks in advance.

Sgt Preston here...

Yup, sure do...

You send it the the MSP & they throw it in a 55 gallon drum...

Merry-Land has NEVER repealed or modified any gun laws...

 

[Straightshooter]

Attempts were made to repeal this requirement in this session, with support of MSP and the Dumacrats in Annapolis rejected it.

 

[daggo66]

Attempts were made to repeal this requirement in this session, with support of MSP and the Dumacrats in Annapolis rejected it.

Despite the fact that it was brought to their attention that the program is no longer founded and therefore useless.

 

[ddeanjohnson]

In all I've read about the new law, I haven't seen that anything changed with the spent shell casing, so I am assuming it is still required. I just need a quick confirmation because a hard to find 1911 popped up that I have been wanting for a long time. Already placed a bid on it, but forgot to ask if it has the spent casing.

Thanks in advance.

I don't have the regulation in front of me in the moment, but if the firearm is owned now or has ever been owned by a non-dealer (non-FFL), it is not "new" and no casing is required. Even if it is functionally new-- unfired, in the box, etc. -- it is no longer "new" as defined in the regulation.