what's the process to buy a handgun legally?

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

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http://www.gunfinder.com/

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

It links you to a lot of informative locations....

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

As stated before it depends on the state, I walked in to my gun store gunless and walked out with a mossberg 590, But if your name has ever gone through the system though chances are they'll make you wait a couple days before you can take it, at least in Ohio. I've seen many pissed people with clean records wondering why they couldn't get a gun the same day. But about the city hall no. Your gun shop should take care of everything for you. What kind of gun you looking into?

imma try to go down to my local shooting range and rent out some handguns and fire off a few rounds to see which one i like.

 

[duece212 5,000+ posts]

imma try to go down to my local shooting range and rent out some handguns and fire off a few rounds to see which one i like.

Thats my plan on the handgun front too. Never hurts to see which gun feels right and you can handle the best before laying down a ton of money

 

[DBBOOM 10+ year member]

imma try to go down to my local shooting range and rent out some handguns and fire off a few rounds to see which one i like.

Good start.

 

[Banana Balls 5,000+ posts]

I bought my shotgun and took it home that day....The whole thing is ~2.5' long.

Buying a rifle is completely different from buying a handgun, Flip

 

[Redlineaudio 10+ year member]

go to a local shop and ask them. they will tell you what you need to do.

Renting to find a good fit is a nice way of finding what you like.

 

[boalova13 10+ year member]

imma try to go down to my local shooting range and rent out some handguns and fire off a few rounds to see which one i like.

Very smart, Let me know what you end up liking

 

[cbrei1023 10+ year member]

In PA to obtain a handgun. you must be 21, have proof of age (STATE ID), and submit to a criminal background check. Usually taks 15min to half an hour. If you pass the background check, you get a gun. Same process for a rifle, just the age is 18. I'm not to sure about the licence to carry. I dont think it would be illegal in philly, maybe in your car... again, not sure.

If you can try a H&K USP. The .45 is very nice, good stopping power.

 

[WillyG4444 10+ year member]

At least you aren't in NJ. It's probably the hardest state to obtain a freakin license nevermind a concealed carry permit. Need background check/reference etc. and it takes months for them to get back to you ugh

 

[gury 10+ year member]

im looking to buy a handgun and obtain a gun permit and maybe a concealment license. whats the process in doing so? do i just go to the gun shop and pick a handgun and the shop will do everything for me in obtaining the gun permit or do i have to go to city hall or something. Also if i want to obtain a concealment license, what kind of questions do they ask in the interview? also any suggestion for a handgun?

Q I am a responsible, law-abiding citizen of Philadelphia who wants to apply for a permit to carry a pistol. What is the process?

A Qualified individuals can apply for a permit to carry a concealed firearm by submitting the appropriate state form.

To obtain additional information, please telephone the Philadelphia Police Gun Permits Unit at 215.685-3656. A taped message will explain the process you need to follow in detail. If you still need information after listening to the tape, you can call the Permits Unit during their hours of operation: 8:30AM to 2:30PM, Monday through Friday. They are closed on weekends and holidays.

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

go to store, pay money, get gun

 

[da box king 10+ year member]

As stated before it depends on the state, I walked in to my gun store gunless and walked out with a mossberg 590, But if your name has ever gone through the system though chances are they'll make you wait a couple days before you can take it, at least in Ohio. I've seen many pissed people with clean records wondering why they couldn't get a gun the same day. But about the city hall no. Your gun shop should take care of everything for you. What kind of gun you looking into?

x2....happened to me several times. I got a clean reccord, but my name still comes up. Yur actually suppose to send yur prints into the FBI and tell them what is goin on and in about a couple weeks they are suppose to process yur claim and then hopefully you won't have problems in the future. I plan on doin it sometime, but it is a huge pain in the ***

 

[ebrunn 10+ year member]

I just finished my conceal and carry course on Sunday. Going to apply for the Utah non-resident conceal and carry permit. Got my finger print card, 2x2 current photo, and app all ready to send in. Minnesota charges $100 some for theirs, while Utah charges $65 for the first time, and $10 every 5 years to renew. Pretty easy decision.

 

[BobbyDD 10+ year member]

Read up on the requirements for concealed carry permits in your state. In Tennessee as long as you sit through a concealed carry class and have a clean record you can get a permit. I was actually surprised by how easy it was to get mine. If you decide to get one for home defense only just get a 12 gauge shotgun.