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pistolwear.com has some nice belly-band style holsters that are immensely comfortable and ideal for use while running. I have the "Trump Card Subcompact" and carry a Ruger LCP on occasion (when traveling in a state where I'm allowed to carry). I wear mine around my waist at about 2 o'clock...

FFLs may choose to do this, but it isn't legal. It's their risk to take.

The instructions for completing the 4473 require that any documents used to verify residency are government-issued. So unless you are renting from the government, a lease typically would not be sufficient. See p. 5, instructions for completing block 20.b.: https://www.atf.gov/file/61446/download

In its quick reference guide to FFLs, the ATF spells out the requirements for proof of (1) identification and (2) residency. Most residents can use a single government-issued document to meet this: their driver's license. Military members may use a combination of two documents, their...

Wareagle, in what state are you currently stationed? Buying as an active duty member shouldn't require extra "hoops" than residents of the state if your FFL is following ATF rules. Concealed carry licensing is often where nonresident military members run into problems. I'm stationed in...

Sorry to hear about your LCP issues. I have one and LOVE it. I've never heard of trigger guard problems, but I did have a broken extractor shortly after purchasing mine about 2 years ago. With Ruger's excellent customer service, they'll easily turn it around in less than 10 days. Call and...

"Dwelling" is defined in the beginning of the criminal code (which includes the UUW statute) as follows: A non-resident may possess a loaded firearm in his or her rented hotel room since that is considered a dwelling (portion of building... intended for human habitation).

Per Illinois' Firearm Concealed Carry Act (FCCA), a WI resident with a CCW License (or any non-resident allowed to carry in their home state) is allowed to carry a concealed (and loaded) handgun in the car while traveling within Illinois. (See 430 ILCS 66/40(e)). When exiting the car, it needs...