It's a total blast knowing that now I can actually purchase some of the guns I've been drooling over for the past few months. I'm currently thinking of getting a cheap shotgun for trap shooting, possibly an H&R Topper. I'm also thinking rifle in .22lr and a shotgun for HD. Since I'm the only one to have an FPID here besides my grandma, I'm gonna take it upon myself to protect the fortress. I mean, she can throw a mean right hook, but I don't think her shooting skills are too sharp.

 

Anyway, I just wanted to ask how the actual process of buying a gun at a shop would go. Is it simply go there, pick out the gun, present my FPID and possibly another ID, get a quick background check and walk out, or is there more paperwork and other things within the process?

It's a total blast knowing that now I can actually purchase some of the guns I've been drooling over for the past few months. I'm currently thinking of getting a cheap shotgun for trap shooting, possibly an H&R Topper. I'm also thinking rifle in .22lr and a shotgun for HD. Since I'm the only one to have an FPID here besides my grandma, I'm gonna take it upon myself to protect the fortress. I mean, she can throw a mean right hook, but I don't think her shooting skills are too sharp.

 

Anyway, I just wanted to ask how the actual process of buying a gun at a shop would go. Is it simply go there, pick out the gun, present my FPID and possibly another ID, get a quick background check and walk out, or is there more paperwork and other things within the process?

 

Numerous forms at your typical big box stores. I'd recommend talking to TJSportingArms(a forum vendor) before buying at Dicks or anything like that.

I would recommend going with someone that has done it before and might stear you in the right direction when it comes time to pick and choose.

on your first purchase, dont be alarmed if you get a delay from NICS...they did it to me, i was told that it is common if it is your first purchase on a new FID card