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JohnCU

JohnCU

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How long before you could actually get the gun? Processing time for background checks, etc...
 
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shuan24

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wheres a good place to buy one is another good question... Aren't the gun stores usually over priced?

I thought it depended on the state law. I think in Texas you're supposed to wait 3 days for the background check.

 
quakefiend420

quakefiend420

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Originally posted by: shuan24
wheres a good place to buy one is another good question... Aren't the gun stores usually over priced?

I thought it depended on the state law. I think in Texas you're supposed to wait 3 days for the background check.
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that was where it took me an hour to buy one...austin actually

EDIT: now that i think about it...that was a shotgun...so it may be different for handguns
 
K1052

K1052

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Originally posted by: shuan24
wheres a good place to buy one is another good question... Aren't the gun stores usually over priced?

I thought it depended on the state law. I think in Texas you're supposed to wait 3 days for the background check.
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Correct, it varies by state.

The big dealers usually have the best prices. Google CDNN Investments and download their PDF catalog.
You can also find good deals at gunshows and haggle more to lower the price.
 
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bernse

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Originally posted by: JohnCU
How long before you could actually get the gun? Processing time for background checks, etc...
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Your American I presume?
 
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bernse

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Originally posted by: PHiuR
Originally posted by: bernse
Originally posted by: JohnCU
How long before you could actually get the gun? Processing time for background checks, etc...
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Your American I presume?
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:confused:
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Why are you confused? There are several Canadians and others on the boards.. obviously the law in SC is going to be different then in Canada or wherever...:confused:
 
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mwmorph

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Originally posted by: FeuerFrei
No wait.
Bought at a gunshow in Ohio.
Handed cash over.
Walked out.
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same. i live in Va. some of the loosest gun laws in the country.
 
Pliablemoose

Pliablemoose

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You may not need a waiting period, if you go to a gun show, you'll likely run across a private seller walking around with what you want to buy-no waiting period or background check.

The dealers at gun shows are usually pretty reasonable & you can likely haggle them down, scope out all the prices, go to the 2nd or 3rd lowest, tell them you've found it cheaper, can they beat the price? If not, just buy it from the cheapest dealer...
 
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Viper GTS

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All depends on local laws.

Most states you can walk in & buy one, the background check is quick & painless.

Viper GTS
 
spacejamz

spacejamz

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In Dallas, Tx last September, it took 15 minutes at an Oshmans to get my beretta...fill out the form and if there are no red flags that come up, you walk out the door with your new sidearm.

seriously, you just need to go up to a sporting good store in your area and ask...that would better than than people on this forum guessing what laws apply in your state...(no offense to those who said to check your local laws already)...

good luck..

 
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