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Wow, this is a great forum. I just found it tonight.
I plan to purchase a handgun soon (my wife and I might exchange them as Christmas presents this year). Can you all tell me (or refer me sources) about things that I will need to have in place (permits etc.) if anything. Do I need a permit to own a handgun? Do I have to have a background check performed before I can purchase a handgun? If so is it done while I wait or does it take a while? I will most likely get a concealed carry permit but now that I am finding out about open carry I might hold off on that for a while.
I live in the Huntersville/Mooresville, NC area. If you can suggest a good gun shop and/or firing range I would appreciate that as well.
Thanks for your help.
Wow, this is a great forum. I just found it tonight.
I plan to purchase a handgun soon (my wife and I might exchange them as Christmas presents this year). Can you all tell me (or refer me sources) about things that I will need to have in place (permits etc.) if anything. Do I need a permit to own a handgun? Do I have to have a background check performed before I can purchase a handgun? If so is it done while I wait or does it take a while? I will most likely get a concealed carry permit but now that I am finding out about open carry I might hold off on that for a while.
I live in the Huntersville/Mooresville, NC area. If you can suggest a good gun shop and/or firing range I would appreciate that as well.
Thanks for your help.