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Post by Marcus on Feb 27, 2009 21:52:30 GMT -8
It's been a long while since I bought a handgun and wanted to know if anyone has actually bought a revolver lately? I want to get on eventually for trench raids and such, but not sure if I can with all the goofy laws concerning pistols nowadays. If you have any recent experience please let me know here or via PM. Thanks.
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Post by Transport on Feb 28, 2009 14:14:41 GMT -8
Ahoy!
It will vary from state to state. You being in the Republik of Kalifornia will have a more of a go than in other places.
Here in Indiana, it is pretty simple. If you have a CCP or Hunting and target permit, You walk in, pick what you want, fill out the federal firearm purchase form, the Indiana handgun form, present your permit, pay the man and walk out.
If you have a C&R License and some do, qualify you can mail order also.
Transport out
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Post by RMLI_SGT on Feb 28, 2009 14:37:02 GMT -8
Marcus,
If you lived in a Class 3 State like Arizona [which I do] then you go to your local gun store or gun show find what you like fill out the federal firearm purchase form have them do a quick background check via phone or show them your CCW permit and pay your money and take your new toy home. ;D
Bob
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Post by rmli on Feb 28, 2009 16:18:37 GMT -8
Quit bragging, Bob.
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Post by Marcus on Feb 28, 2009 16:22:18 GMT -8
I should've clarified. I know what I need to do to buy a pistol as I've done it a few times. I need to know if one in Kalifornia can purchase a WWI era revolver. Given all the ridiculous handgun laws, I don't know if I can get a C&R qualified revolver seeing how they don't meet any of the chamber indicator or safety laws. Has anyone in this state bought one lately???
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Post by Mark Thompson on Feb 28, 2009 21:45:41 GMT -8
Marcus,
I have recently purchased a pistol here in California and you must have a handgun safety permit ( acquired by taking a test and paying a small fee) then you pay for the pistol and fill out the paperwork from the seller. Then you either wait 10 days and ship it via FFL transfer to a local gunshop, or you may pick it up from the seller direct after the wait period. I believe that the special pistol laws only apply if the ammo for it is obsolete.
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Post by Marcus on Mar 1, 2009 13:26:37 GMT -8
I guess the real question is can I buy a .45 revolver or Webley from out of state on gunbrokers and have sent to a FFL here. So many auctions say that they won't sell to California which makes me think there is some sort of restriction. I do see revolvers in California as well.
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Post by Larry Dunn on Mar 2, 2009 9:35:37 GMT -8
Marcus,
If the handgun is question is more than 50 years old, it's exempt from having to be on California's "safety approved" list.
If you're going to the Gunbroker route, it's best to contact the seller before bidding. I recently bought a Rast-Gasser revolver from a fellow on the East Coast. The guy (01-FFL) who handled the transfer for me was very helpful getting the seller through the extra hoops for California. It's not really that much extra for the seller (though it's clear to me that the regulations are clearly intended to a nuisance to lawful firearms owners).
-Larry
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Post by Marcus on Mar 2, 2009 11:21:28 GMT -8
the regulations are clearly intended to a nuisance to lawful firearms owners). -Larry As are most gun laws. Well I did see a couple online that were in California already. I guess I'll have to keep an eye out for those ones. Maybe a gun show?? |
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Post by polarbear on Oct 8, 2013 22:15:46 GMT -8
I have bought four revolvers and an automatic in the past two months via online bidding(08/09/13).
What I was told by the Cal FFL I process through, was they have three areas in which a weapon can qualify as a C&R. This voids the accepted handgun list if the weapon is a C&R.
1. AGE
2. Historical Connection
3. What makes it unique?
First weapon I bought was a S&W M1917
1. AGE-almost 100years old
2. Fire arm used in WW1
3. Pistol was modified to fire .45 acp to make up for shortages of 1911s.
That purchase set the norm for the rest of the buys since they were all WW1 dtd.
Right now I have four pistols waiting since you can only draw one every 30 days, so next will be a French 10mm revolver, and then the others every 30 days.
So the firearm would come in, I filled out ATF forms, the Cal DOJ, give two thumb prints and wait the cool down period. Except in the case of the pistols they sit at the FFL holder til the 30 days are up.
Since I have a Military active duty retirement ID I did not have to pay the handgun fee (For now anyway). Just had to show I knew how to operate the weapon with dummy ammo and sign the doc and supply a recent utility bill with my name and address.
Sellers who refuse to sell to Cali are a pain. Seems the bottom line is people don't want to deal with it. Of course there may be a little "You people voted for those laws, live with it"
The classic was the seller of a gras 1874/m80 who wouldn't allow California bids even though the weapon is black powder-But then I live in a county in which it is against the law to sell black powder.
I have to go read the proposed laws again but some WW1 stuff may qual for restricted semi auto listing due to feeding devices over 10 rounds.
simon
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Post by 1886lebel on Oct 9, 2013 5:28:47 GMT -8
That is why I like living in NM ... no wait times, no restrictions on any firearms I want
Patrick
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Post by oskar2ndchev on Oct 9, 2013 10:53:02 GMT -8
Same with Arizona... :-)
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Post by muddhen on Oct 10, 2013 4:32:24 GMT -8
Same with Arkansas, if I have the money I can walk out the door with it.
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