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MP40 Magazine Capacity Restrictions

fishermankw

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Was perusing Gunbroker and found a decent shooter MP40 mag which I won for $99 - was happy enough and sent off my money order. A week goes by so I inquire if he’s received or shipped it out yet. He stated he consulted with an FFL friend and as the city of Columbus, Ohio has a magazine ban he won’t ship it to me as I’m in a nearby city that is part of the larger Columbus Metro area.

But don’t worry, he’ll still be leaving me positive feedback and sending me my Money Order back. Completely asinine.
 
Annoying, but is your city ACTUALLY included in the restriction (according to THEM) not some distant out-of-state gb sellers friend? I see the exclusions in many listings, I’m always concerned about selling in NH to Mass residents where almost everything is restricted or illegal, as I have to travel through there to reach most of the world……
 
Annoying, but is your city ACTUALLY included in the restriction (according to THEM) not some distant out-of-state gb sellers friend? I see the exclusions in many listings, I’m always concerned about selling in NH to Mass residents where almost everything is restricted or illegal, as I have to travel through there to reach most of the world……
Our city is not included in the ban - I checked with the police department which confirmed it and said the city has no interest in getting caught up in mag restriction laws. Picked up an AK out here as well and shipped it through a dealer, dealer is in Columbus and they said they’d have to “confiscate” the magazines if I was within Columbus city limits. Showed them my drivers license with my city on it and they handed them right over. It’s a Columbus city ordinance only. Offered to have him ship it to my Minnesota address instead and crickets…
 
Ha! Guess you’ll have to avoid (or leave negative feedback, gasp!) that seller. Definitely better living in small town America!
Yeah - it’s not the end of the world, I have others, just an annoyance. Bank makes it a pain to cancel cashiers checks, but is what it is.
 
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I get that a seller needs to be careful, but how hard would it be to look up the rule in the actual destination zip code?
 
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I get that a seller needs to be careful, but how hard would it be to look up the rule in the actual destination zip code?
Right? Or call the local PD which I offered their number up as well as one of the huge dealers here. The guy is from up in NH, so maybe being so close to MA has him a little skiddish. In any case, it’s more hassle than it’s been worth ha.
 
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