How easy is it to get hold of a gun in your state? (felony, buying)

[Lucario]

Originally Posted by Innotech

handguns galore behind the counters at pawn shops.
Is it not like that everywhere?

Uh, no.

[Lucario]

Originally Posted by DirtMagurt

Is there a state in the union where you can't simply waltz into a gun shop, pawn shop or sporting goods store and walk out with a shotgun or hunting rifle? I can't think of any.

NJ. Toughest gun laws in the USA.

[Georgiafrog]

It's easy to get a machine gun in Georgia.

[cacto]

We're required by law to have at least two on us at all times in Arizona.

[DirtMagurt]

Originally Posted by Lucario

NJ. Toughest gun laws in the USA.

Apparently. Thanks for the reply. If I understand correctly, once you have gained a Firearm Purchaser card you can buy any long guns more or less at will?

[Lucario]

Originally Posted by DirtMagurt

Apparently. Thanks for the reply. If I understand correctly, once you have gained a Firearm Purchaser card you can buy any long guns more or less at will?

Yes, but it is almost impossible to get one.

[Innotech]

Originally Posted by Lucario

Uh, no.

well that sucks. No fun state.

[eek]

NY(c) -legally its pretty much impossible. illegally, not so much.

[jtur88]

In Michigan, to legally buy a handgun, you have to:

1. Go personally to a law enforcement agency

2. Take a written handgun safety test

3. Wait several days for the background check to be processed

4. Go back to the department and get the notarized purchase permit

5. Buy the handgun within ten days, after which the permit expires

6. Take the gun within ten days back to the police to have it safety inspected.

[pinetar10]

PA - very easy, saw many for sale at a flea market last weekend