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Originally Posted by ganbaru
Even in Alabama or thoses gun show? I thought than one could get his gun right away after bare minimum check ( if any) there.
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Yes, even in Alabama and at gun shows. Form 4473 is FEDERAL, and like I said is investigated or looked at by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives...the very same outfit that gave us "Fast and Furious" the debacle in Mexico!
As for person to person sales, that depends on state laws. Mostly it's sold and goes home with its new owner. Thing is the previous owner IS STILL RESPONSIBLE for the gun! So if it used in a crime, that person will be held accountable, unless he can produce some sort of bill of sale.
Also some states do have a waiting period before you may pick up the gun you purchased. It too varies from state to state.
You can do like I did since this thread started and either call your local ATF office, or go online at ATF.gov for questions.