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Offline LH2

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VZ.58 legal in Maryland?
« on: August 19, 2009, 01:54:40 PM »
I've got a fellow interested in my VZ but he's in MD. Where can I find of VZ approved states?

Offline nwcp

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Re: VZ.58 legal in Maryland?
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2009, 02:19:10 PM »
You should be able to Google Maryland's gun laws. My best guess is you'll find it's not permitted. I found this tidbit online. Pretty much sets the tone for Maryland wouldn't you say?

  Maryland Criminal Law Code 4-305(b) states?
    ?A person may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, purchase, receive, or transfer a detachable magazine
         that  has a capacity of more than 20 rounds of ammunition for a firearm?

    This section does not apply to a .22 caliber rifle with a tubular magazine

Offline LH2

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Re: VZ.58 legal in Maryland?
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2009, 02:41:31 PM »
I found the MD ATF laws and the VZ-58 isn't listed (even though something like an SKS or Mini-14 folder is).

But the magazines are the question, you're right.

Might have to run 10-rounders?

Does czechpoint-usa sell 10 rounders that'll work with a VZ that's set up to run regular surplus mags?

Offline 2fewdaysafield

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Re: VZ.58 legal in Maryland?
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2009, 02:52:18 PM »
Email Czechpoint directly. They will have your answer double quick. In addition if the VZ is OK in MD they will be able to give you a list of ffls that they deal with who would have no problem handling the transfer. Even if it is legal, some FFLs moght not want to mess with it.

Offline E.Shell

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Re: VZ.58 legal in Maryland?
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2009, 04:19:23 PM »
1) The VZ-58 is not on the Maryland State Police regulated firearms list. This means that it trades here as a regular long gun, and is not subject to Maryland's enhanced background check and waiting period. The non-HBAR AR-15s and AK-47s, etc. are put through the same "Brady Act" paperwork and waiting period as a handgun.

Even though not classified as a regulated "assault weapon" here in the "Free State", one still needs to fill out a Form 4473 and pass the NICS like any other rifle or shotgun. Private sales between MD residents can go face to face. As an out-of-state seller, you'll need to ship to an FFL in Maryland for transfer to your buyer. Part of the FFL's responsibility will be to ensure the transfer takes place within the law.

2) Possession of magazines greater than 20 rounds is perfectly legal in MD, it's just the transfer that is restricted. One cannot receive a 20+ round magazine while in MD, but it is quite common for us to buy them legally out of state, and legally bring our property back into the state with us. I have a gazillion 30 round AR & AK mags and they're all legal. This means that you cannot ship the VZ-58 magazines directly to the MD buyer if their capacity exceeds 20 rounds. The MD buyer may have a friend or relative who lives out of state who can receive them for him, which is legal to do and he can legally take possession of them outside MD state boundaries.

3) Your buyer should be able to line up an FFL for you to ship to. Contrary to the requirements of law, some FFLs do not want to receive firearms from private parties, "due to liability" that they perceive if the firearm was stolen, etc.. This is wrong and assinine, since they can just as easily receive a stolen firearm that was shipped through another FFL, and it just adds unnecessary expense at the shipper's end. Simply find another receiving FFL who will accept shipment from a private seller, and there are plenty who are willing to work for their customer's interests.
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Offline LH2

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Re: VZ.58 legal in Maryland?
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2009, 04:29:26 PM »
Thanks E.Shell. After some digging, I found what you're saying to be exactly right.

The rifle is fine, but I cannot ship the mags to MD. I need to ship them outside the state lines and the buyer can then go pick them up and bring them home to MD.  Weird law...

I'm having my FFL ship anyway, he's very reasonable.

Offline Devatrap

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Re: VZ.58 legal in Maryland?
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2014, 06:17:47 PM »
I think they're still legal, even after SB 281

Offline dohc97

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Re: VZ.58 legal in Maryland?
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2014, 10:15:26 AM »
I am not sure about the VZ. 58, but I just got a VZ 2008 last week( I am in MD).  The mags are limited to 10 rounds.

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Re: VZ.58 legal in Maryland?
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2014, 01:08:15 PM »
Laws and regulations...getting on the books quicker than a guy can keep up with them!