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"Are you an alien illegally in the United States?"

Best question for a pistol permit application ever

6/24/2010 10:34:14 AM

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"But let me see if I understand this correctly...the sheriff('s office) can deny anybody a pistol purchase permit but can't legally deny anybody a concealed carry permit for anything other than a background check?"

Spot on. If you pass a criminal and mental health b/g check, they are legally required to issue you a CC permit, regardless of how he or anyone else feels about you. Purchase permits are out of the cards for you if he just decides he'd rather not give you one.

[Edited on June 24, 2010 at 3:58 PM. Reason : .]

6/24/2010 3:58:28 PM

Got a gun safe and 4 new (to me) shotguns from my dad


one is a reeeeally good looking Ithica side-by-side 20gauge... it looks awesome, especially with the etched silver panel stuff



another one that I think is pretty cool is a little .22/410 over under... it needs some work to get it looking good and functioning smoothly, so I'll probably post some pictures when I get back and ask for yalls advice on restoration

6/24/2010 6:36:38 PM

^^^When I bought my first long gun the day I turned 18, I was filling out the NICS form and was laughing at some of the questions, especially the "Are you a fugitive from justice" question, and I made the comment "who would be stupid enough to say 'yes'?" to the guy at the store, and he told me a story about a decently wanted criminal who came in to buy a gun, filled out the NICS and actually answered "yes" to that question. The guy in the store took the form in the back room to run it, called the cops, they ran his name, found out that he was actually telling the truth and came and arrested him.

6/24/2010 7:12:58 PM

Cumberland county purchase permit turnaround time was 2 days

6/25/2010 10:12:31 AM

surprisingly enough, i was able to get one in Mecklenburg county within 30 minutes at the Sheriffs office.

[Edited on June 25, 2010 at 11:03 AM. Reason : ]

6/25/2010 11:02:40 AM

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"Negotiating is acceptable anywhere. I don't think I've ever bought anything from a show or store without trying to negotiate a little bit. It doesn't always work but it's at least worth a try. Just don't be an ass about it and offer tww prices."

Cool, thanks!

Anyone think this will work: bring in the GSSF prices and offer to pay them that price, plus the membership fee ($25) and tax? I could even throw in the $15 shipping fee that I'd otherwise have to pay, since there are no GSSF-affiliated shops in NC.



If not, anyone know if I bought it from an out-of-state shop and had it sent to an FFL here, would I pay tax? I'm hoping in that case maybe I could avoid it the way you don't pay taxes on web purchases unless the retailer has a "business presence" in your state.

[Edited on June 25, 2010 at 5:45 PM. Reason : ;]

6/25/2010 5:42:14 PM

Well looks like I got hosed on a military discount for a g36 today. Whyyyy of all days did you have to post that today?

6/25/2010 8:57:12 PM

^Lol, sorry. Is military same as LE? Supposedly GSSF is the same price as LE. Also, that sheet apparently isn't entirely right according to what I've seen since finding it. Apparently, they now include 3 magazines instead of 2.

6/25/2010 11:56:13 PM

I paid 650 for a Glock 36 w/ night sights NIB from a gun shop I like to do business with in Fayetteville because many of the salespeople are from the same work community I am in.

I calculated off of Gunbroker recently that with shipping and transfer fees this would be a good deal.

The nail in the coffin was I signed an agreement at the shop about buying the pistol for personal use (similar to the Oakley 50% military discount agreement) that I wouldn't resell.

Then I get on t-dub and see GSSF prices... lawlz.....

6/26/2010 1:06:15 AM

lol sorry. If I were you, I'd show them the list and see if they're willing to do anything for you. I, for one, would never want to screw over a military member/veteran in the first place (other than my landlord, haha), but being confronted with evidence might make them refund you some money. Especially seeing as you'll probably run into these people a lot and you may tell others to avoid them. I'd at least go in and say something like, "have you heard of the GSSF discounts, they're crazy, take a look!"

6/26/2010 1:48:21 AM

Decided to paint my AR-15 today for the hell of it:



Also finally got a chance to shoot my AR-10. It is an Armalite 20" AR-10 with a stage 2 match trigger. Glass is a Burris 3.5-10x50 Fullfield II and I am using the Burris AR-P.E.P.R. 1" Scope Mount that had been on back order for a couple months. Shot pretty sweet, can't wait for deer season.

6/26/2010 7:32:59 PM

There is a GSSF dealer in Charlotte called Hyatts and GLOCK says it is up to Lawman's discretion (in raleigh) if they honor GSSF since they are a LEO dealer and used to do GSSF.

I seriously doubt any dealer would listen to you if you walked in with the gssf price sheet and wanted those prices. Just join GSSF for $35 and then get the discount yourself.

6/27/2010 9:58:51 PM

Don't Glock dealers that participate in GSSF get a larger discount from Glock? I know the LE places do but it seems like that's what I was told. If so, I'd say that you'd have a hard time getting that price from a non-participating dealer.

6/27/2010 10:29:36 PM

My G27 w/ NS was $480 out the door at Arringtons in G'Boro. Th

6/27/2010 11:23:34 PM

^ My G27 w/NS was $480, but was another ~$40 for taxes and stuff... wtf

What's a nice .22 pistol to go shooting with? Looking for something that's extremely reliable, yet can be had for <$200. I don't know which guns to even begin with...


[Edited on June 27, 2010 at 11:35 PM. Reason : .]

6/27/2010 11:33:25 PM

I'm definitely looking at a Ruger Mk III 6" standard... They are new for ~ $275+taxes... I've always liked the look of the Ruger, looks like I've just about made my mind up...

6/28/2010 1:31:05 AM

I have the 22/45 and I like it alot. It is a variation of the pistol you are looking at:

http://www.ruger.com/products/2245/index.html

6/28/2010 7:47:01 AM

put a few dozen more rounds through the LCP...had some jams but no misfires...and less jams than last time...seems like its loosening up and it SEEMS like the initial causes of the jams were just a new stiff weapon

6/28/2010 2:26:54 PM

PDHSC in Garner has a few Ruger MkIII's...

6/28/2010 4:31:23 PM

Arrington's in Greensboro has Sig Sauer P220's trade ins from Asheville PD for 462 out the door.

6/28/2010 6:47:08 PM

^^^what ammo are you using? found a carry ammo yet (what is it)?

6/28/2010 6:53:10 PM

i've only shot ball ammo through it, I have some HPs but havent even attempted to shoot from it

i'm to the point where i don't think i can get a truly accurate assessment of the gun's reliability till i put a couple hundred rounds through it

6/28/2010 7:08:28 PM

How crowded are the ranges at PDHSC and Eagle 1 on weekday afternoons around 5?

6/28/2010 7:25:55 PM

are either of those indoors?

i found out recently there is only ONE indoor range in Mecklenburg County (Charlotte's county)

6/28/2010 7:28:09 PM

Yes, they are both indoors

6/28/2010 7:35:07 PM

I was in PDHSC earlier today... Every time I've visited, there has only been 1-3 other people in there with me. I've never seen it crowded...

[Edited on June 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM. Reason : .]

6/28/2010 8:00:31 PM

Guess I was unlucky the one time I went then, there were around 6 other people in there.

6/28/2010 8:18:33 PM

I should have stated that I've only been 6 times

6/28/2010 9:07:31 PM

Personal Defense can get pretty crowded. Weekends are typically pretty bad as are evenings (that is 50/50 though). I stopped going there once my membership ran out though- I just wait until I can go to one of my friends houses. Personal defense just got a little snobby/asshole-y to me one too many times, and not being able to shoot shotguns there anymore ruins half my fun (and over half of my range selection)

6/28/2010 9:19:55 PM

how hard is it to get an FFL?

6/30/2010 5:07:49 PM

Which type of FFL?

6/30/2010 5:34:28 PM

Ah I see there are many classes...I guess whatever the normal one is if someone wanted to be able to open a gun shop and sell to customers...nothing fully auto or anything, but maybe I need to do some more research

6/30/2010 5:40:57 PM

the person county sheriff's office was very nice to deal with when changing my address for my CHP. the sheriff actually signs the forms there instead of just having a stamp with the sheriff's signature (which is how wayne county does it). the sheriff was on his way out to his car and overheard me telling the lady what i was there for and he stopped and signed it for me so i wouldn't have to come back later. i was impressed.

6/30/2010 7:38:43 PM

I've got a friend looking to get a CC piece. Budget is $350, likes bulkier frames (so probably doesn't want a pocket carry; but feel free to list), wants semi-auto, 9mm or .380. I haven't been able to look at a lot of CC pistols or keep up with all the new ones... anyone care to list some good brands & models for <=$350? And anyone that likes pissing contests, please reserve that for another time

thanks

7/1/2010 11:10:37 PM

for 9mm CC i'd suggest Glock 26 or S&W M&P9C....some like the XD9C but think it's blocky/bulky

7/2/2010 1:11:06 AM

^thanks, but I believe each of those is well above his $350 budget.

7/2/2010 7:08:20 AM

Not many options for $350. You can find used early XD9c's for that or maybe a Kahr CW9. If I was stuck on that price, I'd look for one of those two or a Taurus Millenium Pro or something. If he can bump it up $50, it'll open up a lot more options though.

7/2/2010 7:19:59 AM

yeah, for something decent, he is probably gonna have to go used



as for the Taurus, I have a 24/7 and I love it

7/2/2010 8:40:45 AM

ah sorry i was thinking used prices......but those in used maybe run closer to $400..

7/2/2010 9:25:20 AM

You've really only got a couple of semiauto choices at that price.
There's the Kel-Tec PF-9 or P-11 or the Bersa Thunder 380.

My choice at that price would be a Taurus Model 85 Ultralite in 38 special. but if I had to pick a cheap semi it'd probably be the PF-9. nice and slim.

7/2/2010 10:40:43 AM

Neither of those really fall in the "bulkier" range though

7/3/2010 8:22:34 AM

The P-11 is bulky to me.

If he's willing to go full sized then you can get a Ruger P series or S&W Sigma for $350 or less.

[Edited on July 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM. Reason : The rugers are bulky as hell and the Sigma is cheap as hell.]

7/3/2010 8:57:03 AM

Yeah I was thinking of suggesting the sigma... It's just hard for me to recommend anything s&w that isn't MP

7/3/2010 9:18:16 AM

looking at a CZ-52 pistol with 1000 7.62x25 rounds for $150...looks to be in great shape

opinions?

7/4/2010 3:10:45 PM

I bought a SIG P226 for $275 from Lawmen's about 6 years ago. $350 should be able to get you a pretty good used pistol, even nowadays.

7/4/2010 3:25:16 PM

i would prefer to spend less than $200...i'm not looking for something to kill people with, just something to shoot for fun outside the city limits

people seem to love the CZ-52 and the ammo's cheap, even if you can't get it locally

only issue is the weak pin, which is easy and cheap to replace

7/4/2010 3:58:36 PM

What kind of grease does Glock use?

7/5/2010 10:21:21 PM

i want some sort of varmint gun. what calibers do y'all like and why? opinions on .22 hornet?

7/7/2010 8:14:09 PM

^^I use Hops(sp?) #9 in the Orange bottle. Others use CLP spray, and others use motor oil.

It really doesn't matter, and any lube that you buy from the store will work.

7/7/2010 8:21:00 PM