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Shermann

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10. Sure, but it is still illegal for the buyer to take possession

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #6)

Thu May 19, 2022, 05:10 PM

May 2022

Thus, it would still be illegal for him to then carry it. The video implies it will be some sort of state sanctioned free-for-all to conceal and open carry.

Generally speaking, the eligibility requirements for buying pistols are very similar to those for getting CWPs or carrying pistols where they aren't required. However, the background checks on CWP applications tend to be more thorough.

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Sure, but it is still illegal for the buyer to take possession Shermann May 2022 #10

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