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Originally Posted by oilfieldscum
All dealers at gun shows do federal background checks whether you pay with cash or not. The only time you don't have one is a good old boy sale between two private citizens.
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Just to clarify, they have
dealers at shows. Those are the folks that have a FFL license and are required to perform background checks on the guns they sell. They usually have tables filled with new guns and have a professional look to their operation.
There are
non-FFL sellers at gun shows. Those are the guys that either rent a smaller number of tables and sell off those, others walk around, or collect in groups in the back or front to sell a few guns from their own personal collections. Those guys are not FFLs and are not required to perform background checks. Usually they will negotiate on their price and are cash and carry. They are not in the business of selling firearms. Just because they have a table does not make them a dealer. Anyone can refuse to sell you a gun if they feel uncomfortable with the sale, attitude is key.
SC I don't let anyone write down my personal information when conducting a purchase/sell unless they are a dealer and it is required by law. On occasion I will flash my LTC so they can see that I am legitimate, but not long enough for them to collect information. Never do I participate in a bill of sale, can cause more trouble than many incorrectly think it can prevent.
If you have an interest in firearms, join in and read some of the internet forums dedicated to that liberty. They all have buy and sell sections where you can meet a like minded individual and trade/sell/buy firearms, most times in a personal face to face transaction.
BTW, for a time the .22 was credited with being the number one caliber for killing individuals in the US. Hot topic a decade or so ago. Times have changed as smaller centerfire guns have gained popularity, but it is deadly and will drop a squirrel in its tracks as well as numerous small game animals. It is also used in Olympic competition and is a great training tool.
The .40 S&W is a dying caliber. Read up on it. Good reasons for its demise.
I have recommended on numerous occasions a small 5 or 6 shot revolver like SC has said. For those with strength issues they are easier to load and fire than a semiautomatic. Personally I like the heaver .357s for that purpose having the new shooter use .38 specials in them. A number of quality manufacturers make a wide selection of those handguns.
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