just a vent, not even sure if it belongs in this thread.

i purchased a used marlin 30 30 with sling and scope on it. i am happy with the purchase price and i email the seller (gun shop in NEIGHBORING state of rhode island).. i live 20 minutes from the shop in massachusetts.

i email the gentleman stating i could be over to pick up the rifle with cash in hand. he emailed me back "due to mass. laws we do not sell directly to mass residents" paper work is too complicated"...

wow!! thats sad... i guess i understant the man policy but the laws are rediculous (im sure im preaching to the choir)

now for me to "purchase this rifle" the owner is nice enough to be willing to drive it to a neighboring gun shop in mass (5 min. from my house) price im expected to pay the "neighboring gun shop" for this transaction?? $40.00.....

i don't mind paying for a service that i don't want to do or am incapable of doing but im willing to drive the 20 min. to RI and am capable (FID card holder and have taken gun safety course) but thats massachusetts law for you...

again.. just venting