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Gun Control & RKBA

sarisataka

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3. I hear they hand them out for free at most places

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 12:07 PM

Jul 23

Seriously though it isn’t difficult if you have a clean background. Fill out a form, wait while the dealer calls to get a NICS check, pay for the purchase. I have seen the process take as little as fifteen minutes. It can be longer but less than an hour assuming the purchase is approved.
Whether you are allowed to take the gun home at that point or have to wait depends on local regulations.

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How easy is it to buy a gun? [View all] Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 23 OP

Could be a day, could be a couple weeks Buzz cook Jul 23 #1

Go to a gun show and pay in cash? sinkingfeeling Jul 23 #2

I hear they hand them out for free at most places sarisataka Jul 23 #3

10 day waiting period in CA The Mouth Jul 24 #4

A california compliant Glock 17 Fla_Democrat Jul 24 #5

Only a Gen 3, though The Mouth Jul 24 #7

Well, that covers a wide swath. Fla_Democrat Jul 24 #6

Thanks for the input everyone. Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 30 #8

Federally, yes Fla_Democrat Jul 31 #9

Giffords says.... Fla_Democrat Jul 31 #10

How fast can you buy a gun intelpug Aug 3 #11