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Do you need a background check for gun purchases?

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:01:44 +0000

Concealed and open carry laws I’m informed of, and I know that a state can, if it chooses to, require gun dealers to perform background checks (the National Instant Background Check System, or something along those lines), but I recall reading somewhere that it was ruled unconstitutional for the federal government to require states to mandate these checks. Is that true? If so, in which states do people NOT need to pass a background check to buy at a dealership? Or does other firearms legislation (1934 and 1968, et al) bypass this by making Federal Firearms licenses mandatory and, therefore, enabling back-door blanket background check requirements in all states? Such confusion. x_x

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I'm 18 and would like to purchase a handgun. How do I go about doing this in Alaska?

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:53 +0000

Ok so if I’m 18 and a friend of mine is 21, can he purchase the pistol from the store, and then sell it to me? I think the law is 21, but I heard something about that only applying to registered dealers or something. I have never been arrested, and my buddy who would purchase the pistol actually works at the sport and goods department in this grocery store and handles the sales of guns. thanks

http://crime.about.com/od/gunlawsbystate/p/gunlaws_ak.htm

ok so it says this:

Handguns

* Permit to purchase handgun? No
* Registration of handguns? No
* Licensing of owners of handguns? No
* Permit to carry handguns? No*

* It is unlawful to sell or transfer a firearm capable of being concealed on one’s person to anyone who has been convicted of a felony or adjudicated a delinquent minor for conduct that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult. It is an affirmative defense that 10 years or more has elapsed since the unconditional discharge on the prior offense.

* It is unlawful to knowingly sell or transfer a firearm to a person whose physical or mental condition is substantially impaired as a result of an intoxicating liquor or drug, or to sell a firearm to a person less than 18.
"Jsatt" – this is from the official gun laws in Alaska – " Registration of handguns? No "

so apparently in my state, registration of a hand gun is not required

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I'm 18 and would like to purchase a handgun. How do I go about doing this in Alaska?

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:25 +0000

I’m mainly purchasing it for protection because I got robbed at gun point a couple months ago. Ok so if I’m 18 and a friend of mine is 21, can he purchase the pistol from the store, and then sell it to me? I think the law is 21, but I heard something about that only applying to registered dealers or something. I have never been arrested, and my buddy who would purchase the pistol actually works at the sport and goods department in this grocery store and handles the sales of guns. thanks

http://crime.about.com/od/gunlawsbystate…

ok so it says this:

Handguns

* Permit to purchase handgun? No
* Registration of handguns? No
* Licensing of owners of handguns? No
* Permit to carry handguns? No*

* It is unlawful to knowingly sell or transfer a firearm to a person whose physical or mental condition is substantially impaired as a result of an intoxicating liquor or drug, or to sell a firearm to a person less than 18.
"david" This is a gift from a friend that is 21. there’s no law keeping him from giving me the gun as a gift. "straw purchase" there’s no way to prove that. hey it’s Christmas and is the time for gift exchanges.

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How much can I expect to find a .22 or .17 caliber rifle at a gun show for?

admin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:23 +0000

On March 14th, I plan on attending my first gun show at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Georgia. I know how much a new .17 and .22 caliber rifle is since I own multiple rifles in various calibers from .17HMR to .44 Remington Magnum. I have all the licensing and documentation required to own and fire a firearm in my area. What I want to ask his, how much could I expect to find a good quality .17 or .22 caliber rifle for? I plan on using them for backyard plinking, light pest control, say up to rabbit or squirrel, and as a cheaper firing range alternative to more expensive caliber rounds. I am not sure if it is a dealer show, a private owner show or a mixed show. Is it possible to do some bargaining? Or if I think the price is OK should I just buy it? Thanks.

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Where can I get a Ruger 10/22 near Buffalo, NY, can I buy one at Wal-Mart? Any idea how much they cost?

admin — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:00:47 +0000

Where can I get a Ruger 10/22 anywhere near Buffalo, NY, can I buy one at Wal-Mart? Any idea how much they cost? I am a non-resident citizen, actually from NJ, do they usually ask for anything more than a driver’s license to do a background check? I am making a trip back from there soon so any store near interstate 390 or 86 is good too. I would prefer to buy from a large retail store, like Dick’s sporting goods, etc. I plan on taking in unloaded in my trunk back to NJ, so that would be legal under federal law. The only gray area is that technically the dealers is supposed see a New Jersey Firearm Purchaser ID even if I buy out-of-state, but I heard a lot of places outside NJ don’t know or don’t care. I only need the ID to buy it in NJ not to possess one in NJ. Anyone have any experience with buying out-of-state?

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ordering a firearm from online?

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:01:49 +0000

i have yet to order a firearm from online,and i am interested in purchasing a new ar-15.im not familiar with the process of online purchases.on most web sites they require a ffl dealer license to be on file to process a purchase.i am wondering how i would find a dealer,get the information online,and how much the dealers usually charge for service?

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HELP! Serious advice only please…?

admin — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:03:30 +0000

The other night I got pulled over b/c the officer said my taillights can’t be tinted. Make a long story short he arrested me for DUI(blew a .10) and confiscated my fully licensed firearm. As he was going through my pockets he pulled out my Percocet painkillers ( 20-5mg). They were tied up in a plastic bag. I told him I had a prescription for them but didn’t have the container with me. Which is 100% true. He charged me with DUI, felony drug possession, and are trying to take my gun away. I had no idea you couldn’t have your prescription pills outside its container. Truth is I don’t keep the bottles b/c I don’t trust the people who come in and out of my house b/c I run a business out of my home. I’ve had my pills stolen before. I know how bad this looks. I think they are going to make it look like I’m a drug dealer. Plus, I’m a 6-5 260 pound 27yr old black guy driving a BMW 745LI. What do you think I should do, and what do you think is going to happen? Serious advice only please.

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Why Americans think that gun control is nonsense?

admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:01:08 +0000

I certainly believe not.Gun control helps to reduce the crime rates associated with firearms.It’s common sense.Civilian cannot own a firearm unless if the individual him/herself has a very(i mean VERY) solid reason to why they need guns such as a farmers or shepperds to avoid wild animals from ruining their crops or killing their livestocks.They gonna need special license and training according to the type of firearm they want to used.This is how the system works down here in Malaysia.Only a police officer,military personnel on duty,security guard and a some other few government law enforcement agency are allowed how have guns while on duty.They cannot bring back the gun home after they finnish their shift.They must be kept it in a special safety locker.The gun law here is pretty tight actually and the logic that applies here is that any civillian that owns a gun without a license is also a full-time criminals.robbers,drug dealers,smugglers,kidnapers etc.So what do you guys think?

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Will criminals soon be the only ones who can purchase a fire arm?

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:04:18 +0000

For years lawmakers have defeated bills requiring vendors at gun shows to conduct background checks of would-be buyers. yet such legislation squeaked by the senate courts of justice committee by an 8 t0 7 vote this week and is poised for a vote in the full senate. Politicians are trying to restrict the average citizens ability to purchase firearms and if successful only criminals will be able to purchase firearms when they choose to without being subject to any kind of check. Currently only licensed gun dealers are required to conduct these checks but if this legislation passes even unlicensed vendors will be required to without the resources to do so, this would effectively end gun shows and sales for any unlicensed vendors. Criminals buy there firearms out of the trunk of other criminals cars so this legislation will not prevent anyone from purchasing a firearm except law abiding citizens. how can these politicians be stopped?
Ihave an illinois FOID card and have already underwent a very stringent background check but if this legislation passes i will be subject to a check anytime i make a purchase.

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Are any of the on-line gun auction sites either owned or administered by e-bay?

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:01:34 +0000

I just concluded a transaction on one of the gun auction sites and received an e-mail from the seller that clearly was routed through e-bay. How can this be? The item purchased was a firearm (properly transferred through a licensed gun dealer of course).

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