i bought a hand gun and it was a legal transaction...verification was checked that i can own a gun, but what else do i need to do...i am weary to carry it because i don't want to get pulled over and be charged with anything...
Laredo
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In my state the gun is registered through the applications to purchase a handgun. Copies are sent to the State. You should check to see if you need firearms training and a permit to carry the gun and whether it should be concealed or visible, loaded or unloaded. Go back to the business where you bought the gun and ask them if they registered the gun at the time of purchase. If they didn't, ask them how to register it and where to go to do it. You sound young and inexperienced and, if that is true, by all means talk to an OLDER adult, parent, grandparent about owning a handgun.
I've owned and carried a handgun for years; when I bought mine, my character witness was a friend who happened to be a State Trooper. REMEMBER THIS ALWAYS...don't tell anyone you own a handgun or that you carry it because those are the very people who will get you into trouble. Don't violate any laws and you aren't likely to have any problems with the police over the gun.
You need to get familiar with new laws that are being discussed about making certain guns illegal, not manufacturing ammunition for others, and marking the ammuntion that is made. There has also been serious discussions about reducing the number of grams of powder in the ammunition to reduce the firepower.
You don't need to carry the handgun just because you own it. You should have a valid reason such as for home protection, personal protection, or during the performance of your job, etc.
I am a woman, regularly travel alone on 1,000 mile round trips, some of which is driven during late night hours. My handgun is never visible but always close by. I am trained and experienced in the use of firearms and very comfortable with my gun.
You should be trained by a licensed trainer and know everything about your gun before you use it. Othewise, you could have an accident. Once a gun has accidentally discharged, you can't call the bullet back so be sure you know what you are doing.
lt991
Typically they are referring to is that some states require that you register your firearms. So if the gun is not registered to the person who is found to possess it then they get to tack extra charges on the person.
Also if you plan to carry a gun check your states laws as many states require that you store the gun in a specific way in your car. Some dont allow for it to be loaded (I know it defeats the purpose but its the law in some places) or it is required to be on the dash of the car so that anyone approaching can see it. Others require that you have a concealed carry permit in order to have it in your car. So please google your state laws or even call the local police dept/sheriffs office to find out .
Anonymous
In my state no record is kept and there is no registry. In my state you have to have and Firearms Owners Identity Card to posses or buy a gun or ammunition, but no registration. There is no Federal registration but licensed gun dealers must report sales and the information. They also must keep records and the police or Federal officers can check the records whenever they want.
My city has a registry and we charge with failure to register.
There is no general law saying you must register. the law only says that you must keep your own record of who you purchased from or sold to for 10 years.
No state allows you to carry concealed without some form of license. When you get the license it should be part of the training what you need to do in your state to or not to register.
Vulcan
Every person owning a sidearm is, by law, legally obligated to register it with civil authorities. this is to tie the weapon to it's owner. If it gets stolen, you can trace it by serial number.. or if used in a crime (or just found), the serial will be used to track you down.
If the transaction was made through a gun or pawn shop, it should have been registered right away through the dealer. If not, contact your state police barracks and ask how to register properly.
Hold onto your receipt..!
Anonymous
Shooting at someone is attempted murder, regardless of where you hit them. Where you shoot them does not affect the charges. In fact, you could be charged with attempted murder even if you miss. A gun is considered deadly force because there is a high probability of death. Even with a shot to the leg, a bullet striking the femoral artery would cause the person to bleed to death quickly. The reason you shoot them will be the biggest deciding factor in the charges. If it is legitimate self defense, you would just be looking at a charge for illegal possession of a gun, but even that would be unlikely if your actions were justified.