Purchasing handgun inventory question.

[Springfield1911 22]

I put it for my permits 3 weeks ago and of course I am still waiting which I don't really mind. The only problem I'm seeing is that when I go to a gun shop looking for a gun that I want they are very low in stock or there is a wait on it. Especially anything 1911 which is one of the guns I want. Is it legal for a gunshop to "hold" a gun for me. Let's say I pay for it first and then when the permits come in then I can go and pick it up. I didnt bother asking because the place I went to seemed to say there was a long wait on Kimber and Taurus 1911's and he didnt know when he would get anymore in. He assumed a 6 month to 1 year wait. Its just ridiculous that NJ only gives you a permit for 90 days when you literally might run out of time waiting for the gun you want. Even with the extension it might cut it close.

[Melgamatic 66]

NJ Firearms Guild in Rahway has about a dozen different Kimber 1911's right now....

[tony357 386]

most gunshops will take deposits and hold them for you, some even have layaway..

[coldsolderjoint 84]

I "bought" 4 guns at once from a gun store.. and as I paid them off, I took them home.

[XDJohnTact 49]

Irizzo, where are you at in Jersey? I know that where I bought most of my guns, they would let you buy the gun and even shoot it at their range and keep it in their safe until the paperwork comes in.

[Springfield1911 22]

I am all the way up in Bergen County NJ. That sounds like a reasonable place if they let you do that. let me know where that is. THanks!

[XDJohnTact 49]

Shore Shot in Lakewood, minutes off of Exit 89 of the Garden State Parkway. I know it is a hike but might be worth the trip. Of course, I would call and see if they have what you are looking for before coming down.

[Guest]

Meltzers in Garfield (Bergen County) will put it in a safe for you.

Most places in NJ know the game and have no problem putting the gun in a safe. I buy guns at Davis sportshop just over the border in NY, (he has a ton of kimbers, and great prices) have it shipped to thunder mountain, and he will hold it for you until your papers come in.

This is not a problem.

[Celraysoda 7]

Frank at the Silver Bullet will also hold firearms for you with a deposit. Just keep him in the loop if you are waiting for permits longer than anticipated. I had a pistol on hold for about a month with him expecting the permit to come in the next week.

 

If you purchased from him before, he may even hold them without a deposit like he did with a Mossberg 500A.

 

I bought my first pistol from Meltzer's. They held it for me while I was still looking around. Pricey but top notch stuff.

[tbtrout 141]

Most shops will take a deposit until you get your paperwork in. That is how they need to satisfy impulse buys in NJ.