Had to wait for a handgun that I purchased, odd feeling

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MistWolf writes:

There is a 10 day waiting period in California. If you buy a used firearm, it has to be held 30 days to check to see if it's stolen before the 10 day waiting period can begin
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:what: Are you serious!? Here's a novel idea: if they're really concerned about "hot" guns being re-sold, why don't they have them checked before they go up for sale?
 
Must have bought from Larry's and live in Fayetteville.
I had an issue once were I was delayed, next day got the proceed but couldn't make it in to pick it up, later the same day the same purchase was denied, then on the morning of the next day was again given the proceed. Never did figure that one out.
What did you buy?
 
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Different system. We use an internal Tennessee State system. Sometimes it is quick. Sometimes it is slow.

Jim
No wonder Davey Crockett came to Texas.
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Ahh but we do have open carry in Tennessee and Davey could have been arrested for that in Texas :evil:
 
I am confused or unaware. I thought the ffl background check was a federal requirement. How does showing your concealed carry permit satisfy that or does the LGS just get the info from that to fill out? Please forgive f a dumb question, I am from Missouri and do not believe this is an option here.

Thanks
 
NICS checks in AL take about 10-15 minutes. Depending on how busy everyone is. And here I was thinking this thread was about delays in owning a firearm. I bought a handgun and had to wait a full TWO YEARS before it adorned the inside of my gun safe.
 
gamestalker: "I just love my Arizona! All we need now is the "gun free zones" removed, but that appears to be a Federal thing."

Me too. :) And the Federal thing is only for Federal buildings. The "Gun Free Zones" (And state buildings) are AZ law..... Because Gov. Brewer vetoed the bill last year that would have eliminated them.

But, at we in AZ do have quick 4473 proceeds or just pay and go with a CCW.

MedWheeler: "if they're really concerned about "hot" guns being re-sold, why don't they have them checked before they go up for sale? '

That simple.... It's California. That's why I'm happy in Arizona. :)
 
Here in Oklahoma it takes me longer to fill out the form than it does to get the go ahead. Walk in, select gun, fill out form, NICS call by FFL, Pay and out the door. Takes about 5-10 min.
 
Living in Illinois I have to put up with the 72 hour waiting period after paying for a handgun (and the LGS would not give me the gun when I returned to pick it up 71-1/2 hours later; they made me wait the extra half hour). I remember back in 1986 in Texas just walking into a sporting goods store, picking out a beautiful Model 19 S&W and walking out with the gun and a box of ammo. I'm not sure if I even had to show my driver's license, but I know I did not have to fill out any paperwork at all. Times have changed.
 
12131 said:
Something's wrong there. Are the computers slower in TN, or something? Or, is it the people?:p

Seriously, why? Background check takes less than 5 minutes down here, without a CHL. With CHL, pay and take home instantly.
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It always takes about 30 in my LGS too. I think it's mainly the fact that the people that work there are not very helpful, lazy, and not very customer service oriented. Also, their are usually about 150 people in there and it was built to accommodate 25.
 
Potatohead said:
It always takes about 30 in my LGS too. I think it's mainly the fact that the people that work there are not very helpful, lazy, and not very customer service oriented. Also, their are usually about 150 people in there and it was built to accommodate 25.
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I'm talking about the time it takes when the clerk picks up the phone to start the NICS process until he hangs up and gives you the thumbs up or down. Let's take out the mad panic period, when everyone was buying, and the system was overloaded. Does it really take 30 minutes?
 
It's a 48 hour wait for a handgun in Wisconsin. Not a big deal, has never stopped me from buyin' one. While it would be nice to walk out the same day like with a long gun, none of my firearm purchases are a "spur of the moment" thing anyway. Since I've probably been doing a period of research and price checkin' on the firearm, and I do not need the firearm THAT day, it's just that, a 48 hour wait. I'm just happy to be able to buy virtually any firearm I need and afford. While I don't know if the 48 hour wait has ever saved the life of someone, it really is not a hassle to me since most of my purchases are available close by. Not enough to make me move to another state anyway........
 
Here in The Netherlands it varies from a few days to 2 months, depending on the police department. But before that, to own a gun you have to be member of a gun club for at least a year. If you have committed a crime in the last 8 years, you cannot become a member.
The gun club also needs to sign the forms, declaring that you have the competence to shoot that gun and that the gun is allowed on the range. Not all ranges have large caliber bullet catchers, the majority of the ranges are indoors.
After buying the gun, you have to wait for a new gun license. Only with that license you can pick up the gun. After getting it, you will need to go to your police station again, to show that you have bought the gun and that the gun registration number matches with your license. Oh and you cannot get more than five guns.

A 72 hour waiting period seems like heaven! :)
 
Well daan it seems that some of our states are not far behind you, I suppose it won't be long before states like Co and Illinois will have regulations like that in place. Heck if Illinois could do I think they would resend their citizens second amendment rights.

I am not sure what it will take to wake people up in states like that, but their is no way I would live in a state or country who's politicians think they should be armed and I should not be.
 
daan_ said:
Here in The Netherlands it varies from a few days to 2 months, depending on the police department. But before that, to own a gun you have to be member of a gun club for at least a year. If you have committed a crime in the last 8 years, you cannot become a member.
The gun club also needs to sign the forms, declaring that you have the competence to shoot that gun and that the gun is allowed on the range. Not all ranges have large caliber bullet catchers, the majority of the ranges are indoors.
After buying the gun, you have to wait for a new gun license. Only with that license you can pick up the gun. After getting it, you will need to go to your police station again, to show that you have bought the gun and that the gun registration number matches with your license. Oh and you cannot get more than five guns.

A 72 hour waiting period seems like heaven! :)
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Many folks that live here in the U.S. of A. do not realize how good we have it when it comes to purchasing firearms. Kinda what I meant in my post before this with the statement.... I'm just happy to be able to buy virtually any firearm I need and afford. While it could be btter, you situation is a prime example of how it could be worse.
 
Maybe I'm reading it wrong but it seems the OP bought a handgun in an adjoining state and had to have it shipped to a dealer in his home state. Is it legal in any state to buy a handgun in another state and carry it home immediately? I know it isn't in N.C.
 
^^ You are correct. An out of state handgun sale has to be transfered through a in state FFL no matter what. Long arms from an adjoining state and the FFL can transfer them to you directly if your state law allows. That is a sweet deal the OP has getting to have it shipped for free along with the low transfer fee however.:cool: The actual call to NICS takes about 3-4 minutes most times here in Maine, even when there was a buying frenzy it was only 10 minutes for me then.
 
joepmo said:
I am confused or unaware. I thought the ffl background check was a federal requirement. How does showing your concealed carry permit satisfy that or does the LGS just get the info from that to fill out? Please forgive f a dumb question, I am from Missouri and do not believe this is an option here.

Thanks
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There is an option to permit CCW holders in states that require background checks for the CCW to be exempt from the instant-check system, see http://www.atf.gov/firearms/brady-law/permit-chart.html

Given that the NM CCW does indeed require a background check (fingerprints mailed to the FBI and all), I've got no idea why we aren't covered by the exemption here.
 
I am confused or unaware. I thought the ffl background check was a federal requirement. How does showing your concealed carry permit satisfy that or does the LGS just get the info from that to fill out? Please forgive f a dumb question, I am from Missouri and do not believe this is an option here.
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A few states requirements for CHL/CCW are more cumbersome than the NCIS check so we dont have to do it..

I fill out the 4473 they copy my DL and TX CHL and Im out the door... Usually takes me a couple hours.. only cause I BS with my dealer for 99.9% of that time. ;)
 
Okay here we go.
I live in Liberal Hell Hawaii. to purchase a long gun you need to go to your police dept. & fill out a permit application, pay $20 for your background checks (the fee is a one time deal) and wait two weeks. After the two weeks you pick up your permit and can purchase all the rifles you want for 1 year. Although after each purchase you need to return to the police station to register your firearm within 5 days of your purchase. :fire:

Now for a pistol. First you need to have proof that you have passed a mandatory safety course. Then you can go to your gun dealer and buy your pistol. After filling out the paper work, you take the paper the dealer gives you, take it to the police station and apply for your permit for that pistol. After two weeks you pick up your permit, go to the dealer and pick up your pistol. Then return to the police dept. to register it. :banghead:

On Oahu the only place you can do this is at the main police station in Honolulu. Lines are long and traffick sucks. :cuss:

Count your Blessings.
 
In Virginia, I find an ad for a gun I want. I arrange a meetup time, inspect, buy the gun and pay with cash (or trade for one of my guns, ammo, or whatever). No forms, no fees, no government intrusion. If I buy from an FFL, I have to do the usual song and dance, but there's no waiting unless the VSP people had to go get coffee.

I will never return to Hawaii. That is not America!
 
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