J-frames and how "they" look at you

[JHZR2 56]

So I have interest at some point in buying a J frame, because I think it is pretty neat all the advanced materials and alloys they put into, say, the 360PD.

 

Now, that said, there really is only one reason to have such a J-frame... and it isnt home protection, target practice, etc. It is really designed towards CCW.

 

Granted, I suppose my 2nd amendment right allows me to buy whatever I want, and under the guise of collection, there is nothing wrong with it. But, is there any reality to the fact that someone buying such a weapon, when they hae no need, no permit to carry, etc. might be flagged as an anomaly, dangerous, etc. because of their ownership of such an item?

 

I dont want to be flagged because I have a desire to buy such an item that has such a specific intended use. Kind of discourages me a bit because of fear.

 

Thoughts?

[Radek 73]

Lot of people here have bought concealable guns without a CCW permit (in NJ it's next to impossible). Some buy it also because they have an out of state CCW permit ... or we fancy the small works of art!

 

Whatever the reason, go ahead and buy what you like.

[elmo iscariot 0]

If you're nervous, just tell 'em you're planning on getting a Florida permit for carry in Pennsylvania.

[Malsua 1,422]

under the guise of collection,

 

There is no guise. Buy what you want. It's a home protection, nightstand gun because you have a small safe. You're allowed to have whichever gun you want for whatever reason you want assuming it falls in line with all the gun laws.

 

There's no flagging going on.

[Maksim 1,504]

Correct.

 

Who says you cannot use that revolver for home defense? Same as who says you cannot use a Desert Eagle for ccw out of state.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

How you could carry a desert eagle concealed is beyond me, lol. Unless you wear a HUGE coat.

[Jon 264]

How you could carry a desert eagle concealed is beyond me, lol. Unless you wear a HUGE coat.

 

[tommy3rd 132]

How you could carry a desert eagle concealed is beyond me, lol. Unless you wear a HUGE coat.

a shoulder holster if you wear a coat and tie to work.

[Old School 611]

S&W is running rebates on "J" frames currently.

[GRIZ 3,369]

But, is there any reality to the fact that someone buying such a weapon, when they hae no need, no permit to carry, etc. might be flagged as an anomaly, dangerous, etc. because of their ownership of such an item?

 

I wouldn't worry about "being flagged". The permit application used to contain a block where you stated "purpose for firearm" and you just always put "targetshooting" if you weren't a LEO. I remember turning in an application for a permit with targetshooting as the purpose in the early 70s. They used to check to see if you had any outstanding permits that weren't accounted for, not trying to limit your permits but a bookkeeping thing. My last 3 permits were used to buy a Bauer 25, Walther PP, and S&W Model 60. The officer taking the application looked it over to see if it were filled out correctly, noticed targetshooting as purpose and commented "yeah sure". Got my permit with the normal delay at the time.

 

No guise is needed. Many people who "have a gun in the house" opt for small 22s and 25s because they want a small gun. Not the best choice but totally within their rights.

 

If it's legal to sell in the state no one has any right to question what purpose you may want it for

[elmo iscariot 0]

And quite frankly, a J-frame is a fine home defense gun. I keep a 1911 in the bedside safe, but usually have a Ruger LCP in a pocket holster when I'm around the house. If you really need to defend yourself in your home, you may not have time to run and get a gun; a lightweight J-frame is just the thing, if you like revolvers.