If he has easy access to a FFL like he says then only an idot would try to skirt the law. Election years are not the years that you want to be the whipping boy for the anti gun people trying to make an example of those who skirt the "reasonable and very simple to follow" gun laws. Cover your you know what with paperwork when ever you can these days is sound advise. Also following the law is right smart while you are at it. JMO