CCW makes you exempt from background check?

[Standing Wolf]

I don't see how not allowing people that have a CCW to purchase without a background check at the time of purchase keeps kids who are two young to purchase handguns from buying handguns for the purpose of going on a killing spree. Please explain.

Inexplicable, really. I'm infamous hereabouts for snide remarks. Sorry for the confusion. 'Twill happen again, I'm sure.

 

[PaleRyder]

In Indiana, having a ccw license bypasses the state background check. The federal background check is mandatory.

 

[JamisJockey]

Spooky, I can't speak for your state, but here in Utah it doesn't work that way. This state has an automated back ground check system that runs a permit holder several times a day. So when you show up at a gun shop, A) you don't pay a background check fee ($7.50), and B) your background check is almost instant.
How good is Utah's background check? A guy I work with had a GF write a bad check over 15 years ago. He has since been a cop, and is now a Federal Employee. Two years ago he went to buy a new gun, and was promptly arrested for a Warrant out of NM for bad checks. Once he got that cleared up (plead down to a misdemeanor and paid fines), he did finally buy that gun.

 

[fiVe]

In Florida, a CWL lets you avoid the three-working-day wait for a handgun. They still do the background check, though.

 

[dairycreek]

I have long been under the impression that if you show your CCW permit when purchasing a gun, then they don't have to call in the background check.

As others have posted, it varies from state to state. In Oregon, having a CHL does not exempt you from a background check.

 

[Bobarino]

in WA, its been my experience that a CWP does not exempt you from NICS checks but it does negate the five day waiting period for pistols.

Bobby

 

[Hellion Productions]

Nevada CCW means no NICS check.

Best,
John Bear Ross

 

[Phil Ca]

What 50Freak said; Big Whoop!!! + :banghead:

 

[gazpacho]

Seacamp32,

Yes, a NYer can buy a long-gun in TX. However, that NYer can't take posession of it in Texas. It has to be shipped to an FFL in the state of residency (NY) where the NYer can take posession after passing all the necessary requirements for purchasing said weapon.

In general, you can only take posession of a firearm in your home state. Even if you have an out-of-state CCW permit in that state. FFLs have other rules which I do not know.

 

[mdeadman]

Just a little update to this, almost 10 years later, but Ohio CCW permit holders can now bypass the NICS background check system

http://ohgunowners.org/2016/05/25/breaking-news-ohio-ccw-holders-get-nics-exemption/

 

[acdodd]

Correct about Washington but it eliminates the wait time so that's good.

 

[PowerG]

The permit takes the place of the check in Mississippi.

 

[glove]

Just a little update to this, almost 10 years later, but Ohio CCW permit holders can now bypass the NICS background check system

http://ohgunowners.org/2016/05/25/br...ics-exemption/

Only if your CCP was issued after March 2015. I renewed mine in 2014 so I cannot use in in place of the NCIS. When I renew in 2019 I will be good to go.

 

[longknife12]

Sorry,even with a CHP, Colorado is business as usual.
Dan

 

[Handloader109]

Corrected link https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/permanent-brady-permit-chart

And I avoid the check with my Arkansas permit..

 

[Nanook]

IL still does the check and the 3 day wait for handguns / 1 day for long guns. The CCL doesn't matter.

You can now use your CCL in lieu of the FOID in IL. Whoopee.

Ah well, baby steps. Before this we had nothing as far as CCL goes.

 

[Coyote3855]

Wyoming CFP = no background check. For state residents.

 

[Twiki357]

CCW is good to go in Arizona. Still have to fill out the 4473 to keep the Feds happy, but instead of the background check, the FFL just records your CCW number and away you go with your new best friend.

 

[DP03]

In our liberal state (MD) you are waiting 8 days for a handgun, CCW or not. But you can walk out with an AR15 in 1/2 hour. Our laws make no sense whatsoever.

 

[matrem]

Current renewal 04/09/15. Guess I can save filling out the 4473?
Last purchase about three weeks ago, maybe next time?

 

[kcofohio]

My son just told the news a day or two ago. Makes me want to buy a new gun!

 

[Tommygunn]

Here in Alabama we were recently given the OK for using a CCW permit in place of a NICS check for purchase.
About 2 weeks ago I bought a Century C308 semiauto rifle and instead of going through NICS, I handed the salesman my CCW permit and he did the transfer off that.

 

[White35]

In our liberal state (MD) you are waiting 8 days for a handgun, CCW or not. But you can walk out with an AR15 in 1/2 hour. Our laws make no sense whatsoever.

Well handguns account for a much larger portion of murder weapons, than do rifles. Not that I agree with the waiting period, but that law isn't totally bonkers. I've yet to see a person travel any distance, and go through an process, to obtain something to harm a person they are angry at. Closest club would be their weapon of choice in a "heat of passion" scenario. But I know I'm just preaching to the choir here.

 

[JTHunter]

Originally Posted by DP03 View Post
In our liberal state (MD) you are waiting 8 days for a handgun, CCW or not. But you can walk out with an AR15 in 1/2 hour. Our laws make no sense whatsoever.

It also has to do with "concealability" of the handgun vs. a rifle.

 

[Kaeto]

Not in Michigan. It does however eliminate the need to go play 20 questions (quiz) with your local police and get a purchase permit (which is only good for 10 days). You still have to go through the background check though when you purchase. At least it lets you buy someting on the spot if you happen to run across it instead having to go get "permision" to buy it.

Actually the CPL does negate the check. You don't have to have a Purchase Permit if you buy from a FFL seller if you do or don't have a CPL. A CPL does obviate the need for a
Purchase Permit when buying from a private seller.