.22 rifle and ammo

[dave545 15]

who else finds it absurd that someone from he ages of 18-20 can buy a .22 rifle but can not buy the ammunition thgat goes along with the rifle because it can fit into .22 pistols.

i just a few weeks ago purchased a Remington 597 at Dicks sporting goods and after i had purchased the rifle i went to b uy some .22lr ammo and the associate refused to sell them to me because they could fit into a pistol and i had to be 21 years old with a firearms I.D. card even though he had just sold me a gun that used that ammunition :snooty: :naughty: :doh:

[coldsolderjoint 84]

IIRC, It's a federal offense to sell pistol ammo to someone under 21, however, I don't believe there is an official list as to what is pistol and what is rifle.

 

There are a few rifles which shoot 9mm Luger. Does that make it a pistol or rifle cartridge?

 

I would try a different store as it might be a Dick's policy.

 

Or, try online.

[tony357 386]

were you or were you not, purchasing 22lr long rifle..

[dave545 15]

i was purchasing .22lr

[Old School 611]

Silly laws! I know Loads of Kids that run around with machine guns an no problems! They are called our military.

 

And excuse me, they were kids. Now they are MEN and WOMEN.

 

Love those kids!

[Malsua 1,422]

IIRC, It's a federal offense to sell pistol ammo to someone under 21, however, I don't believe there is an official list as to what is pistol and what is rifle.

 

There are a few rifles which shoot 9mm Luger. Does that make it a pistol or rifle cartridge?

 

I would try a different store as it might be a Dick's policy.

 

Or, try online.

 

The federal laws on "handgun ammo" only apply to usage, it doesn't specify a difference between rifle/handgun ammo. Buying a .22 rifle and buying ammunition for it would fall well within the legal federal guidelines. As for NJ, you're hosed. PA Walmart will probably sell it to you and if asked, explain it's for your rifle. This would not be a violation of any law since it is indeed for your rifle. You could also purchase some online at any number of vendors.

[Chad 3]

Whats more absurd is NJ recognizes BB pistols as handguns. You need a PP to purchase one. BUT you can buy bb's all day long as long as you are over 18...no log book, etc. Whats the difference??