Purchasing C&R weapon before My C&R has come through?

Just have the pistol shipped to an FFL dealer and have this dealer transfer the pistol to you.

This really isn't a big dilemma...

I take it that you are in one of the more oppressive states?

If the amount is not too much and the deal is that good I would go ahead with the deal

I have bought dozens of guns on line and occasionally had to make a deal like this, with either me holding the gun or asking the seller to hold it for one reason or another, and I have never been screwed or screwed anyone. And I have rarely heard of anyone being screwed over by a high volume seller

Joshua, there are a few states that require permits for handguns but not long guns

If you can get a C&R, there is no reason as to why you cant get the pistol. You are obviously over 21, and the only states that require licensing require it for all guns (not just handguns). You should have no problem getting the pistol if you have it shipped to an FFL dealer.

If you live in a free state, have him ship it to a local FFL and pay the transfer fee. I did not know that a C&R permit would allow you to own a firearm that you otherwise could not. All it is good for on a Federal level is to bypass having to fill out a 4473 or getting a gun shipped to your house if it is a C&R firearm.

if seller was willing to hold it then i would go that route.....

just to cover both ureself and the seller....i would suggest u provide a back-up FFL dealer for him to ship it to if ur C&R hasn't come through by XX date.....u will get hit with the processing fees and all ....but would cover both u and seller and be less of a hassle if for some reason ur C&R gets denied....

What is stopping you from buying the gun?

Why don't you just find somebody with a license to do the purchase for you?