by XDM45 on Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:00 pm
Don't do it. Plain and simple.
The government isn't forgiving when it comes to firearms or encryption. For example, with encryption, you cannot sell it to someone if you know they are going to sell it to a 3rd party. For example, if you sell a network hardware device to France who you know is going to sell it to China, and that network device uses encryption, it's a big no no. The thing is with the government, if you say "I didn't know, I'm sorry", they still slam you and do so even harder for NOT knowing. It's YOUR fault. The better answer is "I'm sorry. I made a mistake. It won't happen again."
It's just as bad, if not even worse with firearms, depending on the situation.
I also wouldn't send it to VA and have the guy pick it up from there because I would know he would be breaking the law and could be held accountable. It's just NOT worth the risk. Don't be a test case. Also, there's the political aspect of it because someone sending high-capacity magazines to someone in an area where they are illegal, does not serve that person or the gun community at large.
Gnothi Seauton