Buying two guns at a time?

Well there isn't anything keeping you from buying two at once legally, but I don't see the reason to wait?

If you have the funds to purchase one and you want it, then get it. Once the funds have accumulated again you can buy another if it is what you still want.

No federal prohibition. Not sure about Idaho, but doubt it's a problem.

Be aware that there is additional paperwork to send into the Gov by the FFL when you purchase more than one handgun at a time.
Not illegal to buy two , but some FFL's make it a policy to only sell one at a time because of this, and some state laws may apply (although your state might not have a regulation)

Be aware that there is additional paperwork to send into the Gov by the FFL when you purchase more than one handgun at a time.
Not illegal to buy two , but some FFL's make it a policy to only sell one at a time because of this, and some state laws may apply (although your state might not have a regulation)

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I have bought multiple guns, numerous times in my life. If I ever was at a shop, and they told me they could only sell me one gun, because of extra paperwork... that would be the last time they saw my money.

Two is one and one is none.

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I always thought that adage applied to two guns of the same make and model, so that in dire circumstances if both break, you might have parts to salvage one.

I don't think it applies to just having two guns.

Idaho is about like here. Buy as many as you want, or can afford.

Two is one and one is none.

Besides, I like backups.

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Yes, but that doesn't answer my question as to why you have to wait to buy the first one until you can afford another. I am all for having two, but it would make more sense to buy one now, and when the funds allow buy the other as a back up. Otherwise, you don't even have one to practice with in the meantime.

ATF has a reporting form (3310.4, "Report of multiple sale or other disposition of handguns or revolvers") you fill out for multiple handgun purchases, a copy goes to your local LEO. Otherwise, it's no big deal. I bought SIX at one time once.

Just for clarification as to multiple handgun purchases:

This form is to be used by licensees to report all transactions in which an unlicensed person acquired two or more pistols or revolvers or any combination of pistols or revolvers totaling two or more at one time or during five consecutive business days. This form is not required when the pistols or revolvers are returned to the same person from whom they are received.

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The actual form can be viewed here.

Aside from all that stuff the merit to buying more than a single gun would be the possible price deal at a small privately owned shop.

Ron

For years my lgs refused to sell multiple handguns to a customer because he didn't want to fill out the form. He let that slip during an inspection once and the ATF got on his case pretty bad about it. I've actually bought multiple handguns from other shops that didn't even tell you about the multiple sales form, of course I already knew about it and when I asked them they told me they are not required to inform you of it. Not sure if thats true or not but thats what I was told by the clerk.

I was told by my local FFL here in Fl you get flagged by ATF if you buy two or more handguns in the period of a week of less. They don't stop you but it is noticed.

None of us like some of this record keeping the Feds insist on, but I don't lose any sleep over it.

Be aware that the requirement for the ATF to periodically purge their paperwork does not apply to transactions deemed to be "suspicious." Records of suspicious purchases may be kept indefinately.

My understanding is that multiple purchases are designated to be in that category.

It's also worth noting that the typical 4473 form is retained by the FFL until such time they go out of business. The multiple handgun form goes right to the BATFE. No sense in tugging the tail of the tiger, IMHO. Just wait the 5 day interval before you buy the 2nd gun.

One reason to buy two at the same time is the chance of getting consecutive serial numbers. (These are the sorts of things that matter to collectors, but maybe not to anyone else.)

I don't believe there are any restrictions to buying two firearms at the same time in Idaho. Some states have a gun a month restriction as I recall. In my state, you would save a little money on the NICs check fee as it would be the same check for two guns rather than one.

I say order them at the same time.

I say order them at the same time.

I did exactly what the OP is considering doing,,,
I purchased a pair of the newer 22/45's with removable grip panels.

I got the Stainless Steel, 5.5" slab-side barrel target version.

One advantage of buying two is getting the exact same model handgun,,,
If you buy one model today it might not be available tomorrow.

I ordered mine from budsgunshop.com and inquired about consecutive serial numbers,,,
I was told that they really couldn't guarantee that service for me,,,
The pistols were drop-shipped from somewhere else.

Ruger availability of some models has been iffy as of late,,,
Not Ruger's fault for the shortage though,,,
They have just been selling fast.

Two months after I ordered my pair,,,
That same model disappeared from Ruger's website,,,
Not long after that budsgunshop.com listed them as being sold out.

If I would have waited,,,
I would not have a matched pair.

I have these pistols cased in a nice wooden box I purchased from Cabela's,,,
They are my Modern Dueling Pistols.

Someday I'll take a picture of the "dueling set".

Aarond

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22-rimfire said:

I don't believe there are any restrictions to buying two firearms at the same time in Idaho. Some states have a gun a month restriction as I recall. In my state, you would save a little money on the NICs check fee as it would be the same check for two guns rather than one.

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I never knew that there were states that charged a fee for the NICS check. I've bought 2, 3, or even 4 handguns at once so many times I can't begin to count them. I don't lose any sleep over the multiple purchases form.

I see that no one got around to mentioning the fact that gun prices are going nowhere but UP.

Here, I think the concept might be layaway. You get to freeze prices as well as guarantee that the guns will be there for you when you are ready for them.

You'll still be saving, but the gunshop will be holding the money. This is actually safer--unless you're keeping the $$ in the bank, any cash stash is vulnerable to break ins and casual pilfering by relatives/roomates.

Besides, if the LGS has it, you won't be able to spend it on frivilous things like food, clothing, shelter and car repairs.

I'd look into it...if you have two guns you want, you can put them on layaway on the same day, just use different tickets. That way, you can pay more on one and the minimum on the other until you have the first one paid off and picked up, then up your ante until you get the second one.

With used guns, however, dealers are MUCH more likely to bundle if you have a stack o' cash in hand. I once bought a Marlin 30-30 and a Savage 20ga pump for $400 OTD, just because I had the $$$ in hand.

The only other comment I have is that gun buyers seem to want their latest gun in hand RIGHT NOW then start saving the the next one...

Whichever way you go, good luck--

ed

As long as the state has no restriction, buying more than one handgun a week just make the FFL send in a form to local Sheriff and Feds. As long as your not buying a dozen Hi points you wont hear anything about it.
I've bought 2-4 guns at a time a few times and never heard a peep.

I just checked the Ruger website,,,

I just checked the Ruger website,,,
And the model of 22/45 I ordered isn't there any more.

This was just about 1 year ago when I ordered my pair of 22/45's.

So like I said,,,
If the Rugers you want are available,,,
Do not hesitate but buy them as soon as you are able to.

Aarond

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in florida it means extra paperwork for my FFL. I'd rather wait one day for the next gun and save him the time.