Bought my first handgun, still have to wait

[Member 53328]

I was at Tick Licker Firearms in South Salem 1/2 hour before closing today and was #2 in the queue and walked out the door with my firearm before closing time. Not sure what the OP's issue was, but I had no problems and never have had an issue with them. IMO, they are probably one of the best firearms FFL's in the area.

Do you have a CHL… Cause the OP does not due to the fact he just turned 21. The CHL normally bumps you to the top and speeds up the process. No CHL and you go to the back of the line.

 

[ghgdarling]

I was at Tick Licker Firearms in South Salem 1/2 hour before closing today and was #2 in the queue and walked out the door with my firearm before closing time. Not sure what the OP's issue was, but I had no problems and never have had an issue with them. IMO, they are probably one of the best firearms FFL's in the area.

do you have Conceal permit?

 

[po18guy]

Back when I carried badge and gun, WA State law allowed a citizen (with a CPL) to buy and walk out with the gun. Me, on-duty, in uniform, driving a patrol car and carrying a gun - had to wait 7 days. Brilliant.

 

[Alexx1401]

Picked up two and filed a third BCG, does that count?

They are hard to have "just one"

 

[Alexx1401]

Back when I carried badge and gun, WA State law allowed a citizen (with a CPL) to buy and walk out with the gun. Me, on-duty, in uniform, driving a patrol car and carrying a gun - had to wait 7 days. Brilliant.

Another shining example of what happens when you let Gov agencies get involved in things. ALL logic and reason fly's right out the window.

 

[solv3nt]

They are hard to have "just one"

I keep trying to downsize, but somehow they end up in my shopping cart, then at the FFL. The darned things seem to follow me home too, I'm not entirely sure how they do that.

 

[3MTA3]

Again, thank you all for the replies. I'm new to firearms so I might sound sorta goofy sometimes, but I'll definitely try to fit in haha.

Keep hangin' in and hangin' out. Don't worry if you think a question is stupid. If they haven't laughed me outta here then you won't have any problem fittin' in.

 

[solv3nt]

Keep hangin' in and hangin' out. Don't worry if you think a question is stupid. If they haven't laughed me outta here then you won't have any problem fittin' in.

We have, you just haven't caught on yet...



I kid! All are welcome. Except for tire kickers and scammers.

 

[Member 53328]

Keep hangin' in and hangin' out. Don't worry if you think a question is stupid. If they haven't laughed me outta here then you won't have any problem fittin' in.

And on that note (the question may be "stupid") don't take what people say here personally or as the gospel. If you can let comments run off your back without being offended you will do just fine.

 

[po18guy]

Another shining example of what happens when you let Gov agencies get involved in things. ALL logic and reason fly's right out the window.

Uncle Jay wanted the sugar that comes with CPLs. It's all about the money.

 

[NeoBlackdog]

So, how do you like having to wait on the Kings permission to exercise a right guaranteed to you by the Constitution?

 

[po18guy]

So, how do you like having to wait on the Kings permission to exercise a right guaranteed to you by the Constitution?

You mean that flexible, living document? Interpreted by appointed judges?

 

[Jay Walk]

So, how do you like having to wait on the Kings permission to exercise a right guaranteed to you by GOD?

 

[ghgdarling]

it's exhausting lol. i'm wondering if i give them a call and ask if they can check my position in queue. anybody know if that's something i can do?

 

[Member 53328]

it's exhausting lol. i'm wondering if i give them a call and ask if they can check my position in queue. anybody know if that's something i can do?

Be patient and wait. There is nothing you can do to speed up the process.

 

[Alexx1401]

it's exhausting lol. i'm wondering if i give them a call and ask if they can check my position in queue. anybody know if that's something i can do?

Sadly all you can do is wait. There is no making it go faster. In the mean time do start the process to get your permit if you have not already as that takes a bit of time. So may as well get that in the pipeline too

 

[aksu747]

I think going for a Glock 19 or 17 would have been better choice of a first pistol.
Subcompacts are more difficult to shoot well, I also wouldn't be thinking about carrying it anytime soon till you get a lot of range time with it(think in excess of 1,000 rounds), especially something as small as a glock 26.

 

[3MTA3]

it's exhausting lol. i'm wondering if i give them a call and ask if they can check my position in queue. anybody know if that's something i can do?

Give them a call in three or four weeks and see if you made it into the bottom thousand yet...

 

[Yarome]

...anybody know if that's something i can do?

You "can", but it won't change anything and won't help your relationship with that particular gun shop if you plan on buying from them again in the future.

 

[Member 53328]

I think going for a Glock 19 or 17 would have been better choice of a first pistol.
Subcompacts are more difficult to shoot well, I also wouldn't be thinking about carrying it anytime soon till you get a lot of range time with it(think in excess of 1,000 rounds), especially something as small as a glock 26.

I would have said the same thing. I bought a 26 as my first carry gun and quickly sold it and went with a 19. Sold the 19 and started carrying a 17. Now I carry a 45 and occasionally a 48 but I want another 17 to carry again……