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Gun Control & RKBA

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13. Here in Florida

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 12:47 PM

4 hrs ago

it's a 3 day waiting period and full background check...unless you're buying a rifle or shotgun and have completed a 16-hour hunter safety course.

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How easy is it to buy a gun? [View all] Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 2025 OP

Could be a day, could be a couple weeks Buzz cook Jul 2025 #1

Go to a gun show and pay in cash? sinkingfeeling Jul 2025 #2

Then go to jail Gayfresno007 Sep 2025 #12

I hear they hand them out for free at most places sarisataka Jul 2025 #3

10 day waiting period in CA The Mouth Jul 2025 #4

A california compliant Glock 17 Fla_Democrat Jul 2025 #5

Only a Gen 3, though The Mouth Jul 2025 #7

Well, that covers a wide swath. Fla_Democrat Jul 2025 #6

Thanks for the input everyone. Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 2025 #8

Federally, yes Fla_Democrat Jul 2025 #9

Giffords says.... Fla_Democrat Jul 2025 #10

How fast can you buy a gun intelpug Aug 2025 #11

Here in Florida Manatee 4 hrs ago #13