After buying several firearms (even one a couple of months ago 'Sig P238'), and having a valid VA CWP, I was deigned the purchase of a handgun at my LGS that I had shipped to them via online order yesterday. I was given a number to call to find out why. I was told by the officer that the only problem was that there was an issue with my license, and I should have received or will be receiving something in the mail soon regarding the problem. Being that it was 5pm and DMV was closed, I told the FFL dealer I'd be back in the morning. I took care of everything with DMV today, but I have to wait for them to mail out my reissued license to my home which will take 5-7 days. I told the FFL that I'd be back as soon as it comes in, and he seemed okay with it.
Well I have 1 minor and 1 major issue I need advice about. The minor problem is, and I'm just finding this out for the first time, I still might not be able to pick up my firearm for 30 days because of the following VA law:
So even though I lived, worked, and have only been in DMV's records in the state of VA for the last 2 decades, I still have to wait 30 days before I can get my gun because the issued date on my license changed on my new card and it was not for a renewal.
The FLL dealer was referred to me from the online site. I had only called and emailed them a few times prior to me going to pick up the firearm. Well, while researching my options, I just came across the following on the FFL's website:
So basically my gun cost $400. If this guy tries & charge me $100 just because + $20 transfer + $10 for the 30 days that I have to wait, he'll basically will get a free firearm. The FFL and I chatted for a few, and he seemed pretty nice and helpful while I was there and all of the other times we spoke, but just in case, is there anything I can do to protect myself ahead of time? I have not spoken to him about this yet.
Well I have 1 minor and 1 major issue I need advice about. The minor problem is, and I'm just finding this out for the first time, I still might not be able to pick up my firearm for 30 days because of the following VA law:
Primary Identification
The primary form of ID shall consist of a valid photo-ID form issued by a governmental agency of the Commonwealth or of the prospective purchaser or transferee’s home state that denotes the individual’s name, race, sex, address, and date of birth. Where the primary form is a photo-ID issued by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the dealer shall not transfer a firearm to the prospective purchaser until 30-days after the date of issue of an original or duplicate driver's license unless a copy of his/her DMV driver's record is presented showing that the original date of issue was more than 30-days prior to the attempted purchase.
So even though I lived, worked, and have only been in DMV's records in the state of VA for the last 2 decades, I still have to wait 30 days before I can get my gun because the issued date on my license changed on my new card and it was not for a renewal.
The FLL dealer was referred to me from the online site. I had only called and emailed them a few times prior to me going to pick up the firearm. Well, while researching my options, I just came across the following on the FFL's website:
Transfer Policies AND Yes they CAN be HARSH, There designed that way to prevent Bull SH*T!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ALL DENIED
Transactions will incur a fee of $100.00 and storage fees are effective
immediately ($10.00 per day). All legal and other fees incurred will be the responsibility of the denied person.
Ownership of the item transfers to <removed> at 60 days OR where the fees incurred equal the value of the item. Any unpaid / unclaimed / or abandoned transfers become the property of <removed> and they can dispose of said gun to pay for the fees.
Items are considered unclaimed or abandoned 90 days after receipt, unless prior arrangements have been made.
So basically my gun cost $400. If this guy tries & charge me $100 just because + $20 transfer + $10 for the 30 days that I have to wait, he'll basically will get a free firearm. The FFL and I chatted for a few, and he seemed pretty nice and helpful while I was there and all of the other times we spoke, but just in case, is there anything I can do to protect myself ahead of time? I have not spoken to him about this yet.