Another thread provided the impetus for this, for me, long overdue query. Last summer I acquired an antique Blackpowder cartridge double rifle in an out-of-date calibre.
Handloading is necessary for me to shoot this gun. It was in the pursuit of obtaining the various components needed I discovered that the state I live in, Massachusetts, had passed some laws I, shamefully, was unaware of.
Basically, A vendor in another state cannot legally send a MA resident anything that can be used in the making of a deadly projectile (wording my own, but close). That means I can't get brass, bullets, primers or powder sent to me.
Long story short, with luck and vendor ignorance, I got around the powder and, to a lesser extent, bullet ruling. The only vendor who would send me bullets in the weight needed only provided jacketed rounds, not pure lead. I will get a mould made once I slug the barrels.
The all-important brass I need can only be found at Buffalo Arms. Unfortunately, they won't sell & ship any to me. Thankfully, a customer service rep there who answered my third call told me what nobody else had: that I could get all these components sent to me if I had a Curios & Relics license.
How does one obtain one? Up until the aforementioned other thread I had just assumed I would apply for one at my city's police station where I renew my MA carry permit.
Now I'e learned from Mr Dudley's post that they are issued by the BATF. I've no idea my next course of action and would greatly appreciate any help I could get.
Many Thanks - Marc
