Background check question

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I read some post that if you buy two handguns at the same time from a FFL, the AFT gets some special notification? But what happens if you buy two handguns from two different places at the same time? Alternatively, what is the time that must pass until this doesn't happen?

Taking a look at the guns I was considering, I find the Colt Woodsman to be expensive. I found a FEG PJK-9PH in a different store than this Colt Cobra I'm thinking of. I can get both together for less. If the Woodsman is there at the end of the year, I'll pick it up.
(I already have a Belgian mad HiPower, the FEG is a beater/trainer piece.)
 
They are informed of "multiple" purchases if you buy 2 or more handguns in 5 consecutive business days from the same FFL. Nothing to worry about unless you do it 4 or 5 times a year.
 
The BAFTE may check with the dealer, but seldom do they bother the buyer unless something doesn't look right.
 
I was told by the dealer when i got my GSR that he would have to do the additional paperwork if i purchased another gun the next day.I really wanted the other gun because it was an awesome deal on a nice used piece.He only warned me because he didnt want the extra paperwork.I think that as long as you dont do it frequently they wont bother you.

If you dont want big brother watchin you..put another one on layaway for 6 days or so..or go to a different dealer.jmho..:cool:
 
"Didn't want to do the extra paper work" - that is wierd. Won't he have to do paperwork anyways when he (legally) sells it? Part of the cost of doing business.

Years ago, I had picked up a gun after the waiting period. I saw another in the case that "I just had to have" and picked it up. I don't remember extra paperwork on my end, except the extra reciept. But I thought I'd check. Who needs the hassle for a beater?
 
The "extra paperwork" would be the multiple sales report. If you waited a week, there would be no report. Note that the report is filed when the transfer takes place. What some folks do if they see two guns they like is to buy one and put the other on layaway. This avoids a multiple sale report, and also keeps a gun you want in those states with "one a month" laws.

I have never known a dealer who wouldn't do layaways with some reasonable down payment.

Jim
 
A dealer I frequent here in AZ told me the BATF is notified as well as the police dept of the city the firearms are purchased in. :confused:

I don't see why it constitutes a "red flag" to purchase more than one gun in a single transaction anyway. I mean, it's perfectly legal! :banghead:

I've done a "two-fer" twice in 2006, so I guess they're keeping a close eye on me... :uhoh:
 
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