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Originally Posted by Fallon
Sorry if this has been beaten and re-beaten into the ground, but I had a couple questions for those that are more knowledgeable than I. Due to an incident at home, we're considering the purchase of a firearm as well as the training on how to properly use and maintain said firearm. Now from a totally novice's standpoint, legally what would I need to do? Let's say I have my perfect firearm selected, what should I expect to be doing at the store and in the town I live in. I intend this to stay locked in a safe with a safety lock on it, so would this change any of the 'permitting' or anything?
Also, in a month we're moving from New Hampshire to Rhode Island. What kind of problems could this raise?
Sorry for the broad and newbish questions, but I've been reading for the past two hours about permitting for CCW, which is not what I want to do and I'm now at a loss. Thanks in advance.
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Well since you're moving it would probably be more pertinent to look into your new destination's regulatory things...
When I bought my revolver, there were about 3 forms to fill out, but I got to skip on one when I mentioned that I wasn't going to carry the weapon, but just keep it in the nightstand as home defense. That's all. For Washington, even though a blue state, it's really hassle-free, so long as your record is clean.
Now, for this state, if you're going to buy one but just keep it at home, you don't need a permit to carry, but without one you have to buy the gun, and they send in forms and you have to wait 10 days, then return to the store and pick up the gun. With a permit, that gives the store the legal ability to call the Federal Bureau of Investigation right after purchase, and they run your SS# and as soon as they clear it, you can walk right out the door with your new gun. For this state, a permit costs $60, takes two weeks to receive after applying, good for 5 years, and you have to go to the courthouse downtown to get it.
Remember, a firearm is only good if you aren't in close proximity with the assailant. If they close the distance, things get crazy. Remember to always announce that you have the weapon before you intend to use it, so that if it's a relative sneaking into the house with the intent of surprising you, they'll stop immediately and say, "Whoa! It's me! Don't shoot!" There was a college guy that snuck into his parents home, because he didn't want to wake them, and his dad shot him through the door to death by accident.
I've only bought revolvers, three of them to be exact. Not such a great carry weapon because it's so bulky and doesn't have a push-button safety, but it's a lot easier to keep track of bullets. With pistols/Glocks, "There's always one in the chamber..."