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Purchasing guns nowadays
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:47 pm
This may or not be the right board, but it's definitely a political topic pretty often.
Anyways, I have not owned any guns for over 15 yrs. That will be changing within the next couple of weeks. I will get a S&W 2.0 handgun (or a Glock 19), and a rifle (haven't decided which model).
My background is clean as can be. What kind of shitshow am I in for? Can I simply walk into a gun store and make a purchase? Would you suggest another way of going about it?
Not looking for suggestions on which models to purchase.
Anyways, I have not owned any guns for over 15 yrs. That will be changing within the next couple of weeks. I will get a S&W 2.0 handgun (or a Glock 19), and a rifle (haven't decided which model).
My background is clean as can be. What kind of shitshow am I in for? Can I simply walk into a gun store and make a purchase? Would you suggest another way of going about it?
Not looking for suggestions on which models to purchase.
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Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:48 pm to deuceiswild
There's very sparse inventory for guns and even sparser for ammo currently.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:50 pm to deuceiswild
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What kind of shitshow am I in for?
About a 5-10 minute background check (there could be a delay in which an extra day or two would be needed. But it’s nothing more than buying today and picking it up a couple days later. No extra hoops or scrutiny)
quote:
Can I simply walk into a gun store and make a purchase?
Uh, yeah
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Would you suggest another way of going about it?
Can order online, but you’re still going to have to go to a store to pickup and complete the background check
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:50 pm to deuceiswild
Got any friends that own firearms? People that you know that own some, probably own more than you think. Ask a friend to sell you one. Look for local owners that also might sell them. Its easier than an in store purchase. Otherwise get in line.
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:51 pm to deuceiswild
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Open to the Public
Saturday 9-5
Sunday 10-5
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June 20-21, 2020
Kenner, LA Pontchartrain Center
Open to the Public
Saturday 9-5
Sunday 10-5
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY!!
Guns, Knives, Holsters, Ammunition
Reloading, Military Items, Camouflage
www.greatsoutherngunshow.com
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:52 pm to deuceiswild
Depends, and I'm serious, if you get an Obama holdover for the background check. I had problems and I got absolutely zero issues, except what I write on message boards. You can appeal, though. Sometimes, the backlog can be the problem
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:52 pm to deuceiswild
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Anyways, I have not owned any guns for over 15 yrs. That will be changing within the next couple of weeks.
Prepare to vastly over pay if you can find one and hope like hell you can find ammo for the ones you purchase.
The silent majority is already prepared.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:52 pm to deuceiswild
The handgun will have a 3 day waiting period.
You should be able to leave the store with the rifle.
Concealed permit cuts much of the red tape.
You should be able to leave the store with the rifle.
Concealed permit cuts much of the red tape.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:54 pm to rphtx
i bought another one last year...took about 5 minutes for a background check....i also bought another one on line and had to pick it up from a dealer w/a federal license locally...again background check was about 5 minutes...depending on where you live you don't need a background check for shotgun/rifle....
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:54 pm to deuceiswild
Good Luck, the local gun store has some, but Academy and Wallyworld was sold out weeks ago. Except Academy has some .22 LR pistols. Ammo is around, but you may not get it on the first trip.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:55 pm to CaptEasy
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The handgun will have a 3 day waiting period.
This is not the case in the state of Louisiana.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:55 pm to fillmoregandt
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About a 5-10 minute background check
Have you bought a gun since the country went apeshit crazy? I had to wait nearly 3 days about 6 weeks ago.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:56 pm to deuceiswild
Can only speak for my area but the NICS check took less time than filling out the paperwork. I buy guns somewhat regularly, because I lose so many in boating accidents, so I've noticed there are fewer guns but it depends on the shop. There is more of an ammo shortage here. Ball ammo but no defense rounda in stock.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:59 pm to deuceiswild
When you find ammo....buy it....like now.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:59 pm to CaptEasy
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The handgun will have a 3 day waiting period.
You should be able to leave the store with the rifle.
Depends on the state. No federal 3 day hold requirements.
Some tips:
Have your correct address on your state issued ID(driver’s license).
Spell everything correctly
If you are prior military with base privileges buy on base. It’s cheaper and the generally have stuff when others don’t.
If your state issued ID does not have your correct address use motor vehicle registration or get a fishing license before hand with the correct physical address.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:59 pm to UcobiaA
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I buy guns somewhat regularly, because I lose so many in boating accidents
Boats are extremely dangerous these days. I admire your tenacity to continue your love for the water and not let the accidents get you down.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:59 pm to deuceiswild
One thing I ran into that doesn’t get mentioned a lot, your address on your driver’s license has to match your current address. I bought a gun a few years ago after I had just moved and they wouldn’t release it to me until I got an updated license. DMV was already closed so had to wait until Monday.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 4:00 pm to deuceiswild
If you really know what you want, shop on-line, order and have shipped to a local gunstore, fill out 4473, pay transfer fee, walk out with gun.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 4:00 pm to UcobiaA
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I buy guns somewhat regularly, because I lose so many in boating accidents
Good Lord, man! How many guns do you take boating?
Posted on 6/18/20 at 4:01 pm to deuceiswild
Find dude in a financial tight and buy one or some from him. Everybody needs some friends in low places.
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