Thanks for the input about the belly button lol. I’m just trying to get a pistol to conceal carry (I’m 18) and just trying to find the safest and best place to purchase from since I can’t goto a FFL (I’ve never been to a gun show but I want to) I’m def considering becoming a site supporter since I want to purchase soon but also I just enjoy the community.First: consider being a site supporter.
Second: at gun shows you can't walk 16 feet without seeing someone with a sign sticking out of the barrel of a rifle or a sign on their backpack. Lots of private sales happening lots of ffl dealers around.
Third: did you know that if you push your finger way down into your belly button, your ears with pop?
Most of the tables covered with handguns at gun shows are dealers (AKA FFLs.) @fullmetaljesus referred to individuals at gun shows with firearms for sale who are attending the show (not a vendor.)Where would be best to find private sales outside of uncle Bob and INGO? Do gun shows have people selling with their FFL or is it private sales?
Exactly this, the INGO community is like none other.Welcome, youngster. Exercise your good judgement, moral character, and emotional restraint and eventually someone here might sell you a handgun. Might even offer you a place to shoot or some friendly training. Seems you're off to a reasonable start so far.
Through an FFL you are correct. However it is legal for an 18yo to purchase via private sale.I have been asleep for a while but isn't handgun sales at 21?
Well I mean Indiana state law is 18 and that ruling by a federal judge recently happened saying 18-20 year olds not being able to purchase handguns is unconstitutional so I guess we’ll see how that plays out. I think that decision was made and now the case is on hold or something .Yes, that is the Monday answer from the ATF but what about tomorrows answer?
Knowing the ATF like I do, what is to keep them from saying you "should" have bought from an FFL but didn't and now you illegally possess a handgun? Asking for a friend...
Do not underestimate the power of weak minded people in places of authority.Well I mean Indiana state law is 18 and that ruling by a federal recently happened saying 18-20 year olds not being able to purchase handguns is unconstitutional so I guess we’ll see how that plays out. I think that decision was made and now the case is on hold or something .
Or the power of stupid people in groups.Do not underestimate the power of weak minded people in places of authority.
Thanks for the welcome definitely gonna become a site supporter as soon as I get my LTCH just waiting to do my fingerprintsUnpopular opinion - stay away from Armslist at your age. Having experience with listings there, I can mostly tell what's legit and what's going to be a robbery in progress. It's difficult sometimes but you get a feeling by language, cost, etc.
INGO is a safe place since we all have accountability here. Buying a handgun in a private sale is totally legit at 18 in Indiana, so just check out the classifieds and find something you like. Make sure you mention your age when communicating with potential sellers. Some of us don't mind, it IS legal, but others might have reservations.
Most important, pay the $25 and get a Site Supporter badge. It shows potential sellers that you're invested in the site and will give you added credence. Might even change some old codger's mind to sell you a pistol. :-)
Good luck and welcome to INGO.
If you're going to go down that route, why not make it apply to ALL private sales?Yes, that is the Monday answer from the ATF but what about tomorrows answer?
Knowing the ATF like I do, what is to keep them from saying you "should" have bought from an FFL but didn't and now you illegally possess a handgun? Asking for a friend...
Honestly just putting people in situations that could end bad (also I’ve learned from people on the site you can buy handgun ammo as long as you “intend” on using it in a rifle)Also - I've never understood Indiana law that allows you to buy a pistol in a 7-11 parking lot but not from a dealer. You get your LTCH at 18 but can't buy a handgun (or ammo for that matter) until you're 21. Back asswards if you ask me.
Most important, pay the $25 and get a Site Supporter badge.
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