Dave Rivera

Hat and a collared/high shirt so brass does not find your collar — learned that one the hard way. And do not be afraid to ask staff anything, that is what they are there for.

Pump for me. One less thing to go wrong, and the sound of racking it is not a deterrent myth I rely on — I just trust the mechanism.

Once it arrives you can usually do the 4473 the same day. Pickup speed depends on the NICS check — most are an instant 'proceed,' but it can be delayed up to three business days if you're flagged, and some states add their own waiting period on top. Shops typically hold a transfer 30+ days, but call and ask their policy; a few start charging storage after a while.