TrickyNicky

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/4-suggested-form-for-face-to-face-firearms-sale-or-transfer/

Ooohh that just sounds like a bad time waiting to happen! :lol:

I think Dolomite is the reigning TGO finger mutilator champ. He does get bonus points for posting pics here before getting to the ER that one time. :Rock: I've managed to get myself a few times, no pics though.

Ultimately this. If it feels hinky, walk away.

Good luck LJ, we're all rooting for ya!

Good call for sure. I wouldn't do a parking lot kind of buy under those circumstance. I would offer to meet at an FFL and have them transferred. That and give him directions to the dmv. :rolleyes: Don't let the rifles go so easy if the deal was good IMO. If it wasn't good enough to warrant the above, I'd just keep looking.

Anyone have any recommendations for someone who specializes in working on military vehicles? My dad has a 1952 M-38 he is looking to restore. It is 100% complete, including fording equipment. It needs at least routine maintenance to get it running. Charge batteries, check points, plugs, condenser, etc. It should run great, but will also most likely need to have the timing looked at. Once started, it needs some basic restoration such as recover seats, new tires (has originals) and new top canvas (frame, including door frames, 100% there). Please keep in mind that with all due respect, he's specifically looking for someone with experience working on military vehicles, the little details real history buffs can point out are going to matter. Ideally he would like to ship it to and possibly from, depending on distance to Nashville. He knows a guy up in Indiana that he's very tempted to go with. I guess based on reputation, but he'd rather keep the money here. Recommendations from east and west Tn are appreciated, though middle TN is preferred. I'll try to get some pics this weekend if anyone's interested.

And if course I'm flat broke till the day after Memorial Day. :rolleyes:

That's what I said when I bought the 3 metal lowers to replace the polymer ones I started out with. That train of though lasted until I realized I had some forward assists and other small parts floating around. :rolleyes:

Well I think this about sums it up: "My perspective? I don’t need their business and I don’t want it." Wish granted.

D&T is another good one. Not so much for wow factor, but definitely a great option for those looking to buy from a knowledgable, friendly merchant. :up:

I'll keep you all in my thoughts.

Come to think of it, I'm not even sure anymore if its mandatory that you whiteness TSA take the bag or if that's just the way it's always been when I flew. :shrug:

Yeah, it was probably the 1911 spooking all those folks. :lol: Anyway that's what I'm saying, kinda. The bag goes to TSA in front of you or you hand it to them. From them it goes to the carrier, from the carrier back to you upon arrival. Chain of custody was a poor choice of words I guess, just meant that those bags don't get accessed by TSA beyond the initial screening which takes place shortly after you hand your bag over (or it is handed in front of you) to TSA. Did BIN change all their check in areas like that? Wasn't more than a few years ago that I could have sworn they x-rayed it right in front of me. That may have been at LAX too though and I'm just crossing wires on my memory. :rolleyes:

To be fair, American Airlines say that they "prefer" a factory carton. :rolleyes: same rule that references magazines. "Ammunition in its original packaging from the manufacturer is preferred, however it will be accepted in fiber, wood or metal boxes, or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Loose ammunition, magazines or clips will not be accepted."

Here's a tip I learned while working on guitars that should translate well to guns. When you want to tape off an area, but need to leave an opening for a screw or nail in the tape, use a drill bit the same size or slightly smaller than the pin/screw to put a hole in the tape from the sticky side. Slide the bit up until just enough is sticking out from the sticky side to be put in the hole, then slide the tape down onto the surface and pull out the pin. There's your hole perfectly taped up. Overkill for building ARs at home probably, but an easy way to tape off the perfect opening nonetheless.

Ah, I miss overtime. Exempt status has its perks, but it's got its pitfalls too. :rolleyes:

Correct. However, not all carriers may allow this, I know most do and possibly all do. An airline can impose rules above and beyond the TSA's. For example, American Air has/had a rule forbidding magazines to be used as storage devises. (Though possibly could be worked around by boxing up said magazines or throwing them in an enclosed mag holder.) As I recall it was fuzzily written enough that it might just come down to interpretation by whoever is in charge on Tuesdays at the carrier.

That has to do with chain of custody IIRC. From what I recall, YOU hand your bag off directly to TSA for screening, or it is handed to TSA in front if you by an airline employee. Just a little food for thought for those with concerns on packing a firearm on a flight: Can theft happen? Sure, it can happen anytime anywhere and airports are notorious for it. Now even with that in mind, when you fly with a gun your baggage is actually considerably safer than when you don't. As mentioned, TSA CANNOT open a bag with a declared firearm (again barring extenuating circumstance). A lot of TSA related theft occurs during "behind the scenes" screening, screening that DOES NOT take place on baggage containing declared firearm/s. What this means in a nut shell is there NO legitimate reason for TSA to open the bag, period. Professional photographers have been know to pack small cheap pistols in with their camera gear *specifically* to declare so TSA won't rummage through, break or steal their equipment. To OP, get the rounds out of the locked case, throw them in the same locked bag as the case, and enjoy your flight. Have fun in CA, and have a safe ride home.

I'm with lefty. Wow factor goes to Franklin Gun Shop hands down. Why? "Wow they've got a lot of cool stuff!" Wow they've got a lot of hard to find stuff!" "Wow I can't believe I was just treated so poorly by a local merchant!" "Wow they want HOW MUCH for a production Ruger?!" I'd go to look around a bit maybe, but even then between both G&L locations and Nashville Armory you'll likely see more stuff, reasonably priced and any money you spend will go to stores who actually care about their customers. YMMV.

Only works if they have enough time to wait out the 10(business) day waiting period. :/ Personally I'd just bring one, and that wouldn't be my favorite just in case. ;) @Dave: I don't think airlines are allowed to mark baggage as containing a gun anymore. I'll ask and get back to you on that though as I'm not 100% sure.

Well we suspected they were perishable/consumable, now we know they'll have to be used in 2-3 years. :p We're getting closer to some answers here...

Everything I've ever heard of Dan Wesson AND CZ has been awesome, sounds like he has a personal issue. I'd just go buy it somewhere else.

Is it a mineral?

Incorrect on the TSA locks. TSA Cannot open a bag with a declared firearm without the owner present barring any other influence (eg; no bombs/drugs in said bag) if they need access, they'll find you. I actually go out of my way to NOT buy TSA approved locks.