Nothing new there as far as Ilinois, Cabelas has had that policy for several states for years.
Tim
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/includes/restriction_popup.jsp?productId=1608685
Pedersoli Hawken
Quick,
As far as Michigan goes, you do not need to go through a FFL. No 4473 or anything like that. The ONLY reason the MI residents need to go through the Gun Department at Cabelas is to obtain the "Verification Of Information" Form.
The VOI Form is for verification of information that your are who you say you are, not a certain type of felon, and must be signed by a Notary Public. This form can then either be mailed or faxed back to Cabelas Gun Department. They keep this form on file, and you can then order black powder rifles, black powder pistols, and paintball guns whenever you want. They will ship them to your door. This is a one time requirement.
This is what it says.
"I AM NOT UNDER INDICTMENT FOR, NOR HAVE I BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR FOUR (4) YEARS OR MORE; OR AS PROVIDED BY LAW, I HAVE MET THE CONDITIONS AFTER CONVICTION WITH MY RIGHTS BEING RESTORED."
I'm guessing Cabelas got stung by Michigan for either shipping to minors, certain types of felons, or to cities/townships where restricted??? Just a guess that they are covering all the bases to comply with certain areas of the state with this blanket form?
Just wanted to make it clear, their (Cabelas') requirement.
I'm sure they lose a lot of sales to those states in the yellow banner, because people don't call to inquire? Most people assume that they cannot send muzzleloaders, which is not true at least in Michigans case. YMMV on the other states listed? A call to their Gun Department would clear things up for other states listed.