Where are you located? I'm a 4--H rifle instructor for Ascension Parish and the ex is Pistol Instructor. I have a lot of contacts for the area. The 4-H season is almost over, but we're still shooting Silhouettes with EASL, SMGA, and there's another in St Bernard.
First, thank you for letting me me in and second, sharing your wealth of knowledge.
Born and raised right out side of Denver. Been living in LA now for about 18 years. Was brought up right in a house full of firearms, military family.
Currently living in Destrehan, I am also a level 1 4H...
2. Use local FFL (mine charges $20)
3. Use CHP (no call to NICS)
My local FFL actually got audited and a warning. If your CHP is lifetime and does not have an expiration date, you can't use it.
Plus, most big box stores don't accept the CHP because they have enrolled in the digital system...