SC resident, but live in LA

[slinkyonrampage]

I have been living in Louisiana my whole life, but my parents are now moving to South Carolina. I am 18 and going to school At ULL. Although I am staying here, I still had to change my residency to South Carolina. I am looking at getting a new gun. Here is what I am wondering though. Do I have to buy the gun in South Carolina, or can I buy it here in Louisiana? Is there any paperwork or anything I will have to do if I am staying here in LA with it? Any input is appreciated, thanks.

 

[CajunTim]

Welcome, buy it wherever you are going to get the best deal.

 

[aroundlsu]

Since you are just 18 you can not buy it from a dealer. You can, however, buy it from a private person face to face or receive it as a gift. It is also technically OK for you to possess and open carry but few cops understand the law and will give you grief.

There is no paperwork required in Louisiana for firearms unless it's NFA Class III stuff (machineguns, short barrel rifles, silencers, etc).

Good luck and let us know what you are going to do.

 

[slinkyonrampage]

Alright, thanks guys. I am not too sure what I am going to be buying yet. I am either looking at an SKS or a few different 9mm pistols. I haven't made up my mind as to what I would rather have yet.

 

[CajunTim]

He can't buy a rifle or shotgun from a dealer?

What do you want the weapon for?

 

[spanky]

Welcome aboard!

 

[spanky]

He can't buy a rifle or shotgun from a dealer?

What do you want the weapon for?

He can at his age but I'm not sure how the non-residency thing would work.

I'm interested to know why you had to change your residency if you're 18...

 

[Swampy]

This will probably go bad..

BUT....

What kind of gun you looking for?

 

[CajunTim]

I would guess to remain on an insurance policy or something, which there is nothing wrong with free medical.

My Brother in law starts ULL next month moving in on the 15th and out of my house on the 14th. thank God he is such a ******* lazy ass

 

[slinkyonrampage]

At 18 I can buy a rifle/shotgun from a dealer, but I can not buy a handgun from a dealer. I can however buy it from a private transaction, say a friend or family member.

Also, I changed my residency because it allows me to stay on my parents insurance. Another plus is that what I pay for car insurance was cut in half.

As for why I want a newer gun: Most of the guns that I shoot are old and are still in incredible shape and they happen to be worth some money, so I am trying to get something newer to replace my older guns so I can put them aside and save them. I also just want something different to shoot. I like to go to the range when I can and shoot, it's a hobby. Eventually though, in a few years I might get a CCW.

Lastly, I am still deciding what I want to buy. I am either looking at getting an SKS if I decide to get a rifle. I am also looking at getting a new handgun. Some of the pistols that I have narrowed my choices down to are the new Ruger SR9, CZ75-sp01, maybe a Star model B if I can find one in great shape, and I am also maybe thinking about a 1911 converted to 9mm if i can find a nice used one at a decent price. There are some others I am looking at too, but those are the main ones that I am looking at. If I go with a pistol, I am really only looking at getting a 9mm.

 

[Swampy]

Just and FYI... Llama makes a 9mm 1911..

They are on gunbroker.com every once in a while..

Not the best gun ever made but they do go bang when you pull the trigger..

 

[topgunz1]

why did you have to change your address? wont that make you have to pay out of state tuition now?

 

[slinkyonrampage]

why did you have to change your address? wont that make you have to pay out of state tuition now?

I finished High School in state and didn't change my residency until this summer. Because of this I still get in state tuition.

Also, thanks Swampy, I will check into the Llamas.

 

[dragginaknee]

you need a valid la id or la dl with a current louisiana address to purchase a gun in louisiana! Or a texas, mississippi, or arkansas license to buy a long gun in louisiana! this is for buying from an ffl!

 

[slinkyonrampage]

So if I am going to be buying from a dealer than I should do it in South Carolina then....

Thanks.

 

[topgunz1]

next time there is a get together at Sherburne, you should come out. its not too far from lafayette and lots of folks bring out lots of toys, and dont mind sharing them a bit.

I want a 1911 but I'm a 9mm fan as well. There are quite a few 9mm 1911's but most of them are $$$$$ and from what I've read are reliable enough, but can get hard to find mags and parts for them.

 

[slinkyonrampage]

Yea, I have been trying to make it out to the range for a while now, but no luck. I will definitely try and make it out to a meet. I am in Chicago though staying with my Dad for another two weeks though. Once I get back though I am going to start shooting more often. There is also a trap shooting club at UL that looks fairly active, so I will probably join that as well.

 

[jgwalt1]

You should also join SCCC! ULL has a group there

 

[slinkyonrampage]

Sccc??

 

[Bearco]

I am not sure if he still has it, this was last month.

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?p=46375#post46375

I had a 1911 built in 9mm and consists of the following:

Brand new Rock Island Armory in .38 Super as a base
Essex slide
Fusion Match 9mm barrel professionally fitted (Bob Serva of Fusion Arms)
Eb Brown match bushing
Colt 3 dot with sights, fixed
crisp trigger pull of 4 lbs
One piece stainless guide rod
Rock Island .38 Super barrel is included
Cocobolo grips panels (not the ones in the pic, I was waiting on the cocobolos)
1 - 9 round mag
$600.00 FTF