Have you tried to make a private sale or purchase here in Oregun lately?
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Yes, well known private party purchaser at my preferred FFL - A Cut Above Pawn. Actually, trades work the same way.
My original response was to the OP about trying to get a Handgun in Florida. As in 2,500 miles away. I still have family living back there.
I was only put into the > 1,000 list once in 8 or 9 transactions... they put my name incorrectly, which caused the delay. I think the longest wait for me was 20 minutes other than the one time.