Recent content by talldean

Followup The local shops in the other state want $50 + FedEx to mail it out. My local shop wants $75 to transfer it in and do the paperwork. I don't see many cheaper options in Maryland, unless I'm going on a long, long drive, and spending the savings on wear and tear on the car. My friend...

.22 LR, no. And I have a .22 that's going to put all the shots in 1" at that distance. .22 Mag, yes. If you're sure of your shot, that is.

I would choose fewer guns, with duplicates. Having a 1911 is nifty. Having three that interchange parts gives you a lot of extra reliability. Having a Glock 19 is cool. Having two, and a spare barrel and magazine to also shoot .40 outta it? Better still. The Mark II Ruger is one of the...

If you're very concerned, give the company holding your funds a call. My bet would be they'd be awfully confused, and that you're fine to do what you want with the checks, as long as you're spending the money on something legal anyways.

My name's Dean, and I live in Maryland. I used to live in Pennsylvania, and the differences between the two places are always interesting. I have some interest in concealed carry, target pistols, hunting rifles, trap/bird shotgun, and how best to expose new folks to shooting.

Thanks, all! Time to track down a less-expensive FFL around here, and negotiate a price for my belated birthday present to myself.

Yeah. I just need to track down Maryland law. Most likely will have him ship it from an FFL local to him, but would prefer to save the loot and have him ship it himself.

I don't know where to find the legal info on this, so figured I might ask here. A friend wants to sell me a handgun, and I wish to buy it. He is in Pennsylvania, and I am in Montgomery County, Maryland. I know it has to be shipped to an FFL here, but I don't know of one (near me) that...