Wait times?

Kryzul · October 19, 2015, 07:27 AM

Hey all,

I just got my LTC and I'm going to be purchasing my new firearm soon. The place I'm going is a long drive and I had a question. Is there a wait time and how long does it usually take? I live in Mass. I don't want to have to leave and come back a few days later for the background check and make that drive again.

If its a few days ill probable go somewhere that has a reduced selection and priced much higher.

Thank you in advance for your help.

jmhyer · October 19, 2015, 09:04 AM

I don't know about your state. I can get in and out in about 30 minutes in my state. In my state, having my CCW permit avoids the need for the NICS check.

My suggestion is this...
Buy local. If you know what you want and your LGS doesn't have it, see if they can get it at a decent price. It's worth a few extra bucks not to have to drive a long way. Alternatively, you can often get the best prices online and have it shipped to a local FFL. The vast majority of FFLs are willing to be the middle man in such a transaction for a nominal fee...typically somewhere in the $15-30 range.

JC57 · October 19, 2015, 09:05 AM

Suggest you phone the prospective dealer and ask them about it. Assuming you are planning to buy within your own state, of course.

If you are driving out of state, the dealer you buy from would have to ship it to an in-state dealer for you to pick up and fill out the paperwork. If you are using that option, I would recommend talking to the dealer in your state who will be receiving it, to find out what their transfer fees and policies are.

Glockstar .40 · October 19, 2015, 10:01 AM

If you have your chl use that instead of other ID...it makes your backround check go faster

BigMikey76 · October 19, 2015, 12:47 PM

Waiting period info by state can be found here
http://smartgunlaws.org/category/sta...r-guns/page/3/

osbornk · October 19, 2015, 04:34 PM

According to the link, you have to get a license to buy the gun first. If you have the license when you go, it should go quickly.

I bought my last gun 2 weeks ago here in Virginia and it took me about 10 minutes because it takes that long to fill out the paperwork. The owner completed the background check while his wife finished the final paperwork.

DMacLeod · October 21, 2015, 12:06 PM

I lived in Ma and had a LTC for years.

You should be able to go in and be out within an hour or so with weapon in tow.

October 19, 2015, 07:27 AM	#1
Kryzul Junior Member Join Date: October 18, 2015 Posts: 1	Wait times? Hey all, I just got my LTC and I'm going to be purchasing my new firearm soon. The place I'm going is a long drive and I had a question. Is there a wait time and how long does it usually take? I live in Mass. I don't want to have to leave and come back a few days later for the background check and make that drive again. If its a few days ill probable go somewhere that has a reduced selection and priced much higher. Thank you in advance for your help.

October 19, 2015, 10:01 AM	#4
Glockstar .40 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Location: West of the Rockies Posts: 435	If you have your chl use that instead of other ID...it makes your backround check go faster __________________ He alone is my Rock and my Salvation, my Stronghold; I shall not be shaken!

October 19, 2015, 12:47 PM	#5
BigMikey76 Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 981	Waiting period info by state can be found here http://smartgunlaws.org/category/sta...r-guns/page/3/ __________________ Some people are like Slinkies - not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

October 19, 2015, 09:04 AM	#2
jmhyer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: MS - USA Posts: 899	I don't know about your state. I can get in and out in about 30 minutes in my state. In my state, having my CCW permit avoids the need for the NICS check. My suggestion is this... Buy local. If you know what you want and your LGS doesn't have it, see if they can get it at a decent price. It's worth a few extra bucks not to have to drive a long way. Alternatively, you can often get the best prices online and have it shipped to a local FFL. The vast majority of FFLs are willing to be the middle man in such a transaction for a nominal fee...typically somewhere in the $15-30 range.

October 19, 2015, 09:05 AM	#3
JC57 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Posts: 375	Suggest you phone the prospective dealer and ask them about it. Assuming you are planning to buy within your own state, of course. If you are driving out of state, the dealer you buy from would have to ship it to an in-state dealer for you to pick up and fill out the paperwork. If you are using that option, I would recommend talking to the dealer in your state who will be receiving it, to find out what their transfer fees and policies are.

October 19, 2015, 04:34 PM	#6
osbornk Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Mountains of Appalachia Posts: 1,598	According to the link, you have to get a license to buy the gun first. If you have the license when you go, it should go quickly. I bought my last gun 2 weeks ago here in Virginia and it took me about 10 minutes because it takes that long to fill out the paperwork. The owner completed the background check while his wife finished the final paperwork.

October 21, 2015, 12:06 PM	#7
DMacLeod Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 425	I lived in Ma and had a LTC for years. You should be able to go in and be out within an hour or so with weapon in tow.