It's that time of the year again

I just filed my taxes and will be getting back a little over $7k (love the non-taxable income I get). I also will finally be getting my household goods down here so I can claim another $4k. I've been saying this for the past few years, and haven't made a major gun purchase since before I registered on LWS (yeah, it's been almost four years), but I think this year I will be getting something nice for myself.

I want another carry pistol, so I might go with a 85 Ultralite and a Judge. If I can find a LEO dealer I may even buy one of the M&P pistols I wanted a year or two ago; hell, I won't even rule out a Glock or Springfield given the LEO price. The AR lower is still sitting lonely but I don't know if I will invest in a new upper or not.

I was able to test fire the Papoose yesterday. It is quite accurate and had no misfires with Stingers. I'll see how she shoots with Lightening and sub-sonic loads in a couple weeks. I've got enough of the stuff falling out of boxes and finding every crevice possible. I also put a few rounds through the Beretta. It sure is nice to be able to walk outside and shoot again.

Anyone here have grand plans for the tax return?

Get the upper.

Ill probably be getting a new shotgun.

Well, I may have to get the upper.

Rant

Louisiana gun dealers are the most ill-informed FFL holders I have ever met, and neither the state code nor the internet is much help. I'll probably have to call a dealer around Fort Polk just to get an answer. Virginia and Kentucky both have the documentation requirements clearly posted in their gun stores. Ask any dealer in those two states (or Tennessee for that matter) and they will tell you that all you need is a copy of orders showing that you are permanently stationed there and military ID. Ask a Louisiana dealer and you will get a blank stare and a suggestion that you should just go apply for an ID card. No, "I'll check it out for you," or even a "try calling the state police." Just went to apply for a LA ID card this morning and, after dealing with the 1980's style DMV setup (Kentucky was a breeze at the local Clerk of Court, Virginia has electronic waiting systems that sort out numbers according to what you are there for; Denham Springs has the old Take a Number paper system with an overcrowded waiting room filled with fat women and kids.), I found that I could not get an ID after all. Unless I wanted to give up my Virginia license, which I incidentally just got back last March after trading in the Kentucky one. There is no way in hell I am going to have a license in a third state in less than a year. Besides, despite the fact that I own a house out here now, my home of record is in Virginia and my state of residency is Tennessee. Why risk having to file for Louisiana residency when my chances of living here for more than three years are slim? I'm rather enjoying my lack of state or vehicle taxes. Give up the VA license and I might have to pay both.

I haven't bought a hell of a lot of handguns in recent years. Still, go to Lightfighter in Oak Grove, KY with a VA license, give up a copy of my orders and military ID and walk out with a pistol. Go to Bob's Sport Shop in Chesterfield, VA with a Kentucky license, give a copy of my orders and military ID and walk out with a handgun. Go to Bowie Outfitters in Baton Rouge with a VA license, buy a .22 rifle and have to wait for a week. Walk into other gun shops in Louisiana with questions, get told they don't know the answer, and then realize that there is no answer even on the internet. I like this area, and want a handgun, but now it is a matter of principle. If buying a handgun requires more than my military ID and orders I'll just wait until I go to Virginia again.

Then again, Anonymous, Piranhas or anyone else around these parts, if you know the answer or can get it, beer is on me if ever we meet.

It would be in your best bet to check out the shops near the bases. Check around Fort Polk or Barksdale AFB. I used to live near Ft Polk so I will put a call in to a few shops.

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Originally Posted by piranhas

It would be in your best bet to check out the shops near the bases. Check around Fort Polk or Barksdale AFB. I used to live near Ft Polk so I will put a call in to a few shops.

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I appreciate it. The most frustrating thing is that LA expects you to know what you need to buy a gun. Granted, one photo ID is more lenient than two forms of ID like VA, but at least VA lets you know what documentation is accepted.

The place I bought my AR from seems to know their shit, and I know a few people that have an FFL but no storefront, so they sell out of their home. I can get you their numbers if you want.