noob purchase question

[DadOSix]

Ok guys and gals,

I need a bit of guidance. Been lurking for a few months getting info about my first handgun purchase.

I know there are some FFL who are doing on time release to folks who have previously done business there, or can prove previous ND.

I have neither above.

Should I just go ahead and buy the handgun and wait it out on waiver, etc.,
or
Should I pick up an unregulated rifle from the same FFL who can then run NICS and get ND proof that way.

Also - If I do the buy on the unregulated piece, do I still need to wait at least 30 days before picking up the handgun?

Thanks !

DadOSix

 

[Ranchero50]

Simple answer is to call your local FFL's and ask.

Also check out the live release thread to get the up to date list on which FFL is releasing when with what restrictions.

 

[Engine4]

Where are you located?

 

[DadOSix]

Where are you located?

^ Allegany county. No local FFL releasing on time from what I see in the chart. Guess I will end up driving to Hagerstown area.

 

[Boom Boom]

Definitely call places first. Depending on the answers you get, it might be well worth the effort to drive to shops near Baltimore that have a good selection to pick from. Constitutional Firearms is a perfect example. They have friendly staff and usually a nice selection. My wife purchased her first handgun (first gun for that matter) at their shop a few weeks ago and was able to pick it up about ten days later.

 

[Shamr0ck]

If I were you, I'd call both Hafer's and Hendershots which are both located in the Hagerstown area. I've purchased from both and iirc both are on the releasing on-time list. I'd verify though given you are new to firearm ownership whether either have additional constraints.

Good luck



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Shamr0ck

 

[DadOSix]

Thanks everyone! Good ideas. Gonna get on the phone and get this done.

Appreciate the thoughts!

 

[azuluza]

Some FFl's require you to either be military, gov employee, proof of clearance to get the 8day release. BTW what gun do you have in mind?

 

[Mooseman]

I know of no one in Allegany County who will do an eight day release under the circumstances that you describe.

 

[DadOSix]

azuluza,

That is where I fall apart. I don't have any of those clearances.

Exact gun is up in the air right now. I went to range day at Frostburg a few months back and was able to try a few nice guns out.

I am looking either 9 or 40 - I guess 9 is cheaper to shoot. but am looking for something to CCW at work (retail pharmacy) , so I may go 40 based on what the RSO chatted with me about that day.

I am kinda partial to SS or two-tone, so the SW SD40's look good to me, but I had an M&P 40 in hand and I like that as well.

lol - maybe I can buy one for the wife!

 

[Ranchero50]

I'd recommend calling or stop by 3R Gun shop above Hagerstown. He's only open Saturday from 10-2 and Wednesday from 6-8. I was in Wednesday. He has a lot of stock for really decent prices and will release on time once he gets through his backlog.