LE/Military credentials req'd for online magazine purchases?

[Hawkman]

Hey everyone,

I attempted to purchase a standard capacity G19 magazine from OpticsPlanet. Got an email saying I needed to produce official paperwork to show I am either an LE, military member, or other peace-keeper for the transaction to go through.

Has anyone else experienced this sort of thing when shopping online? Is it just OP?

Here is the link for the mag: https://www.opticsplanet.com/glock-magazine-g19-9mm-15-round.html

 

[Catt57]

Not sure, but on the page it does state it is for LEO and such only. Perhaps it's a LEO discounted item?

 

[65ny]

I haven't experienced it, but it says this on the page:

Government Restriction This item is available for sale to Military and Law Enforcement Agencies or Individuals, Private Security Guards, Correctional Facility Personnel, Peace Officers, and other qualified personnel. Documentation required may include an official government or employer issued identification and additional certification forms. Certain federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations may apply.

Weird...I'd definitely find another source. That's not a great price anyway.

 

[KOPBET]

Illinois state laws perhaps??

 

[dennishoddy]

That’s stupid. Any one of those folks could buy a case and then go sell at the flea market.
Are they “dangerous”? [emoji23] lol

 

[rlongnt]

That's strange. The Magpul and HK ones do the same thing. Looks like anything over 10 rounds.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/magpul-industries-pmag-15-gl9-glock-g19-9x19mm-parabellum.html
https://www.opticsplanet.com/h-k-214097-usp-40-40-smith-wesson-13rd-black-finish-214097s.html

Commie bastards!

At least you're looking for Glock 19. Just go to Academy, Atwood's or almost anywhere and they'll have them.

 

[mr ed]

You're going to start seeing that a lot. Heavy penalties now for shipping to restricted states. Commiefornia, Illinois, New York, Etc.
So, for the online sellers to protect themselves they are going to this.
Just another way to dry up the supply.

 

[Ignored Member]

Looks like optics planet lost a sale.

 

[dennishoddy]

I don't understand the LEO only ammo. You go into the big gun stores like H&H and they have a shelf of ammo that you cannot buy unless you present your CLEET card, or other LEO ID.
WTF? it's nothing special. I've looked up the ballistics online and they don't use proprietary bullets, nor powder, nor brass.
In fact some are lower velocity than standard off the shelf ammo that anyone can buy.
I don't understand the big deal about the ammo.

 

[Gunbuffer]

Looks like optics planet lost a sale.

Buy they do SO much for the shooting community. By that I mean like two people