How to buy a handgun

[armedpolak]

So I'm a NYC resident with NYS Driv.Lic. I just applied for FL CCW. Once I get it in the mail, then what. Can I move down to FL and pick up a hand gun? Do I need to be a FL resident? Can I go to Pensylvania, buy one there, and say keep it in a savety deposit box within the PA borders?

Please advise. I know I can't have one here in NYC, i dont have the permit, nor do I care for one up here.

 

[limbaughfan]

When you buy a handgun in FL there will not be any waiting period that I know of.

 

[AirForceShooter]

you can only buy a handgun in your state of residence.
sorry.

I escaped NY.

AFS

 

[armedpolak]

AirForceShooter, are you sure about that?

The instructor told me the opposite. Hmmm, I wonder who's right?

 

[Lonestar]

Yep...You must buy you handgun in your state of residence. I know for a fact that either you cannot buy in PA, or if you bought a gun in PA they would have to transfer it to a store in NY for you to complete the purchase (I seen a guy from DE buy a gun at my local PA store). Do an internet search, NYC my not be the best place to shop handguns, but there are probably a lot of decent gunstore in upstate NY.

 

[armedpolak]

FL Residence

So once I move to say Orlando, rent a place, get a bill to that address, go to DMV, get a driver's license, I'm a resident? State document with a state address is good right? My friend and ex-neighbour from Queens moved there few months ago, she said she got the license transfered in like 2 weeks, that makes her a resident?

 

[rms/pa]

thats pretty much the case, some states may require a 30-90 day residency.
but getting a DL and or registering to vote will change your state of residence.

in FL a DL will be accepted at the gun store. keep in mind you will have to get a Fl RESIDENT chl once you become a fl resident.

rms/pa

 

[armedpolak]

rms/pa

i'm not gonna move for another few months, but i'm about to apply for out-of-state CCW in FL.

once i get it, can I just do a change-of-address on it, once i'm FL resident ??? or do i need a brand new one, aka prints, fees, etc ???

 

[fresno_kimber45]

If that is all it took then I would get a permit out of state too I am a cali resident but I do not see how they would let that fly. I do know you can get guns in more friendly states but bringing it back home so to speak could give you a couple headaches in my opinion.

Odds are this happens all the time though.

 

[Flintlock Tom]

Here's some relevent info from the ATF website:

"(B2) From whom may an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA? [Back]

A person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State, except that he or she may purchase or otherwise acquire a rifle or shotgun, in person, at a licensee's premises in any State, provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3) and (5), 922(b)(3), 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30]

 

[rms/pa]

if you are moving in only a few months i would wait and get the fla chl as a resident. just me YMMV

rms/pa

 

[rhubarb]

A person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State

Definition of "person's own state?" Surely there is one. What is it?

I growed up in Arkansas and have lived several years now in Texas. I still consider Arkansas "my state."

 

[gulogulo1970]

Is there any dual state residentcy? What if you own homes in more than one state? Do you have to pick a primary address?

 

[carebear]

Typically it's the state from which you have your driver's license, your primary residence and where the IRS knows where to find you.

You'll find in most state codes a requirement to eventually get a new license if you reside there (and not on military duty) for a set amount of time (at least when your old one expires). It isn't enough to just own a house and pay some bills.

if you aren't a by-law resident and buy a handgun you're committing fraud.

Like I was when I got my resident hunting and fishing permits in WA while I was in college, but much worse.

 

[crebralfix]

Go into Washington DC. Walk around South East. Ask for a handgun. Pay the guy $25 and promise to return it the next day.

OH...you wanted a LEGAL way to get a gun....

 

[gcerbone]

In New York, you must have a New York State pistol permit in order to purchase a handgun. You need to have the pistol added to you permit before you can take posession.

Florida, AFAIK doesn't differentiate between resident and non-resident permits. At lease my FL permit doesn't say "non-resident" or anythig like that. You should be able to simply do an address change once you get to FL. Although, if you are in FL you will get your permit MUCH more quickly if you do electronic fingerprint submission then if you mail in fingerprint cards. Like 2 weeks vs 60 days.

 

[armedandsafe]

Definition of "person's own state?" Surely there is one. What is it?

I growed up in Arkansas and have lived several years now in Texas. I still consider Arkansas "my state."

Note the difference in definition of "resident." I am a citizen of Nevada (born there some years ago,) but a resident of Washington state.

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