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BlueTrain · June 8, 2006, 07:42 AM

The only thing that causes a delay in buying guns in my case is the lack of money. I don't know how all you guys manage. Union wages, I imagine.

Where I buy guns here in Virginia, at Gilbert's in Lorton, all the paperwork and checking is done right in front of you and the checking itself with the state police is done on-line, also right in front of you. The employee does not double check with another employee. At least for me.

One local gun shop (Dawson's) actually relocated to the next county to avoid the local Fairfax County waiting period but that was eliminated because the so-called instant background check was considered sufficient.

I still have trouble buying one gun a year and even then I have to trade something in. Lucky I don't need any.

June 8, 2006, 07:42 AM	#20
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	The only thing that causes a delay in buying guns in my case is the lack of money. I don't know how all you guys manage. Union wages, I imagine. Where I buy guns here in Virginia, at Gilbert's in Lorton, all the paperwork and checking is done right in front of you and the checking itself with the state police is done on-line, also right in front of you. The employee does not double check with another employee. At least for me. One local gun shop (Dawson's) actually relocated to the next county to avoid the local Fairfax County waiting period but that was eliminated because the so-called instant background check was considered sufficient. I still have trouble buying one gun a year and even then I have to trade something in. Lucky I don't need any. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.