buying a pistol in california..i got fingerprinted today.

[vash]

crazy..had a sheriff friend finger print me for another sheriff friend selling me a pistol. crazy..this is my first california purchase, and probably my last...easier to buy them in texas, and transfer them here.

retarded.

my thumb is still blue..we used pen ink..hahha.

[Rick Lee]

I got my latest Springfield 1911 in a parking lot last week. No paperwork, no prints, no state involvement, no FFL fees. Other guy and I did show each other our AZ DL's and CCW's. Not required, but better safe than sorry.

[Drdogface]

It's only gonna get worse in Kalif now that Moonbeam is Gov.

[Zeke]

Hell, I got a full set done back in '99 when I sold cars. 'Course you know what criminals car dealers are...

[jyl]

I get a full set of prints with every new job. Everyone in my industry does - routine.

[dipso]

Now you have to wear gloves for your next 'job'.

But seriously, if you are worried about smoking an ex wife or hooker. Just buy the same caliber gun black market. That way when they suspect you, and you know they will. Just produce the registered one and you will be fine.
It won't smell like powder, ballistics won't match and you'll be home free.
In fact, taken off the list.

Not saying I've done this, but.....

[phoenix_iii]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

I got my latest Springfield 1911 in a parking lot last week. No paperwork, no prints, no state involvement, no FFL fees. Other guy and I did show each other our AZ DL's and CCW's. Not required, but better safe than sorry.

Doesn't every HANDGUN purchase have to go through an FFL? No cash and carry on handguns I thought, Federal Law...

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by phoenix_iii

Doesn't every HANDGUN purchase have to go through an FFL? No cash and carry on handguns I thought, Federal Law...

Not at all. This is only the case when buyer and seller are residents of different states or in those Communist states that require it. Face-face, non-FFL transactions are perfectly legal in most states.

[Mo_Gearhead]

Quote: "Doesn't every HANDGUN purchase have to go through an FFL? No cash and carry on handguns I thought, Federal Law..."
____________________

Just for residents of "Blue States."

Auctions/estate sales gentlemen - now get out there and look.

My two most recent purchases: A Winchester 30/30 lever action (circa 1981)
and a Taurus .40 Cal Pistol, NIB never fired, with 2 spare mags. Write a check or hand over the cash - end of transaction.

Paid LESS that $300 for each. * Don't hate me.

[Mo_Gearhead]

A modern fable: Once there was a man that had a FFL. He bought guns for his own collection and for friends for many years. He kept all the proper paperwork.
Life was good.

Then along came the Brady Bill, Bill Clinton and a 'crackdown' on FFL holders. To keep your FFL you had to disclose so much information that you basically designed a plan to be robbed.
Life got bad.

When relinquishing his FFL the man gathered all the forms to be mailed to the ATF and ...shredded them. He then wrote a generic letter to the ATF about some obscure question and sent it via registered mail (thus producing a dated PO receipt).
Life was good again.

The modern moral? Government registration: F'ck em!

[dhoward]

I know a man like that.
Didn't think of the obscure question though, nice touch.

[Burnin' oil]

Did you take your handgun safety test?

[Rick Lee]

Safety test? Do states have these? Why can't we have tests to let people vote too?

[Burnin' oil]

I took my test in a local shop. All of the answers are posted if you know where to look. It's a joke.

[Jim Bremner]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

Safety test? Do states have these? Why can't we have tests to let people vote too?

It's a bunch of questions that a 14 year old should be able to pass.

I do belive we should have a test before being allowed to vote, but the discusion would be PARF'ed!

[Rick Lee]

In a few of my CCW classes the instructors have said that no one fails! They might ask idiots to leave. And they won't rubber stamp you. But they'll make sure you pass and give you all the coaching you need. In my NV class the instructor even had some 12" long .22 revolver for someone to use on the range qual. if necessary. Scary stuff. But then we make the drivers license test cater to the lowest common denominator too and cars are a lot more deadly than guns.

[vash]

they had me watch a video and read some pamplets..i hit pause right when the narrator said, "these are some of the different type of handguns....."

and asked if i could take the test cold. this shop is completely staffed by russians. i love it. feels like you are dealing with the KGB. it is awesome. the guy let me take the test..i cant remember how many ques there were, but i missed one.."what is the minimum age for handgun purchase?"

i was thinking TEXAS while standing in California. i answered 18. WRONG!

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by vash

the guy let me take the test..i cant remember how many ques there were, but i missed one.."what is the minimum age for handgun purchase?"

i was thinking TEXAS while standing in California. i answered 18. WRONG!

And what the hell does this have to do with teaching someone about handguns? Since all handgun buyers have to go through an FFL in KA, there's no chance of someone buying one by accident while underage. This reminds me of being asked on my drivers test what the penalty is for a second DUI. How does a correct answer prove I know how to operate a car?

[vash]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

And what the hell does this have to do with teaching someone about handguns? Since all handgun buyers have to go through an FFL in KA, there's no chance of someone buying one by accident while underage. This reminds me of being asked on my drivers test what the penalty is for a second DUI. How does a correct answer prove I know how to operate a car?

they were russian mafia-like..i didnt want to rock the boat..hahaha.

yes, the question is retarded..

[HHI944]

Originally Posted by Mo_Gearhead

Quote: "Doesn't every HANDGUN purchase have to go through an FFL? No cash and carry on handguns I thought, Federal Law..."
____________________

Just for residents of "Blue States."

Auctions/estate sales gentlemen - now get out there and look.

My two most recent purchases: A Winchester 30/30 lever action (circa 1981)
and a Taurus .40 Cal Pistol, NIB never fired, with 2 spare mags. Write a check or hand over the cash - end of transaction.

Paid LESS that $300 for each. * Don't hate me.

I'm not envious of the Taurus, but that's a pretty sweet deal on the Winnie. I paid 600 for mine, but it's pristine.