Alright. I finally got off my lazy ass and went to the local gun stores shopping for a rifle. To my luck, an AR-15 is available for purchase to those over the age of 18 in Virginia (boy do I love this state... ). I've found the model I like (Bushmaster if you must know), and have every intention of purchasing it sometime in the near future, as I've saved my pennies for long enough now...
However, I've found the rifle about $150 cheaper online through one of those mail order gun shops. However, as I haven't done this before, I'd like to ask a few people who might have before I do anything rash.
I know you're going to have to get the gun shipped to a FFL Dealer in your area. My question is simply how much is shipping usually for these things, and is there any sort of handling fee by the FFL dealer itself?
I'd rather have the convenience of purchasing a rifle in person, thus knowing what I'm going to get, and someone to yell at if its defective. But should it come out to be a lot cheaper through the mail order, the tradeoff might be worth it.
Anyhoo, guidance to a particular Chunky would be most appreciated.
However, I've found the rifle about $150 cheaper online through one of those mail order gun shops. However, as I haven't done this before, I'd like to ask a few people who might have before I do anything rash.
I know you're going to have to get the gun shipped to a FFL Dealer in your area. My question is simply how much is shipping usually for these things, and is there any sort of handling fee by the FFL dealer itself?
I'd rather have the convenience of purchasing a rifle in person, thus knowing what I'm going to get, and someone to yell at if its defective. But should it come out to be a lot cheaper through the mail order, the tradeoff might be worth it.
Anyhoo, guidance to a particular Chunky would be most appreciated.