Yes I expected I would have to do that (ship to an FFL). I have contacted a couple local FFL's to get that set up in advance of the purchase. I have been researching since June to make a decision on what to start out with so I am not pressured to buy anything. I've settled on a .357 Ruger SP101 snub and will later get a 1911 (45ACP), possibly a Kimber UDC Ultra or Compact. It's high end but I like the design. Will Gander in Kingston allow an out of state purchase to be shipped to them? I've been in there a couple of times and I am not impressed with their sales staff in the firearms/pistol area.
You could most likely buy a gun off gunbroker. You would have to have it shipped to an FFL though, and that FFL would give you a bill of sale. You need a firearm bill of sale to pick up your card. If you go to pick up your permit without a bill of sale they will not give you the permit card. I usually encourage people to start shopping when you get the letter so you have a few weeks to shop around and not feel pressured into just buying a gun. There are quite a few FFL dealers in Ulster County. Gander Mountain will also do them.
Hi. I saw your message about after receiving the letter approving your CCW license you can purchase a handgun. Does that include online purchases? I have received my letter of approval, but when I stopped by the Sheriff's office to talk to the clerk I got a song and a dance that they did not have a signed permit card from the judge so they would send me another letter in a couple of weeks. I left there thoroughly confused. I had planned on making a purchase from gunbroker.com (SP101) and having it shipped locally. Are you saying I should do this now and then bring my online receipt with me when I go to pick up my CCW card/license? JayRoe
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