Being given a gun

[Dam1120]

Not sure if this is the correct area to post this question so sorry if I am in wrong place.
A friend in Tx is visiting and wants to give me a hand gun. I want to get a concealed weapons permit and I am confused on what to do. I used to work for the local police as a crossing guard for a few years so they have my background and fingerprints. Can I use what they have to save the money or do I have to order new prints and background check? As far as him giving me or having me buy it off him for a dollar, what do I do to make it legally mine here in Florida?
Thank you and sorry to sound stupid but I never owned a gun and now want to protect my daughter and myself as we are disabled.

 

[Courtney.cj.chen]

There is no federal law that prohibits the gift of a firearm to friend or relative from your HOME state- as long as to the best of your knowledge- they are legally allowed to possess/own firearm. (except for california).

But- being that he is from TX and you're from FL- he has to transfer it to you thru a FL FFL. The FFL will charge a small fee ($20-30) to do so. And yes you can say that it is a gift.

Find a registry of local FFL near you. Call, ask for price for transfer, as well as make an appointment. You and TX friend will meet him (often times FFL is a store front or store based in home. My FFL guy operates out of his home. This is very common). FFL will run a NICS background check on you via form 4473. Then you're good to go. The home address you list MUST match your DL.

 

[JimTh]

What she said.

 

[kelcarry]

Not sure if this is the correct area to post this question so sorry if I am in wrong place.
Thank you and sorry to sound stupid but I never owned a gun and now want to protect my daughter and myself as we are disabled.

I learned a long time ago that there is nothing wrong with asking questions about anything. Most people would rather remain in the dark and clueless about many things instead of just asking a question because they feel it is foolish or stupid. Personally, I am glad there are forum members who are willing to step up and ask questions that many may have but do not want to express.

 

[Courtney.cj.chen]

Yea I definitely second that. I get a lot of good information from this site. Info that usually originates as Q and A.

 

[Dam1120]

Thank you for your response

There is no federal law that prohibits the gift of a firearm to friend or relative from your HOME state- as long as to the best of your knowledge- they are legally allowed to possess/own firearm. (except for california).

But- being that he is from TX and you're from FL- he has to transfer it to you thru a FL FFL. The FFL will charge a small fee ($20-30) to do so. And yes you can say that it is a gift.

Find a registry of local FFL near you. Call, ask for price for transfer, as well as make an appointment. You and TX friend will meet him (often times FFL is a store front or store based in home. My FFL guy operates out of his home. This is very common). FFL will run a NICS background check on you via form 4473. Then you're good to go. The home address you list MUST match your DL.

I used to work for the local police department and they have my background and finger prints so would I be able to use them or do new ones?
Again thank you I will search for FFL

 

[indyyy]

My guess is that you will have to get fingerprinted again - the gov't makes a lot of money off this stuff. And for all they know you might have become a gang banger since you worked for them. You could call the PD and ask them though - don't be shy just let them know why you're calling and they should get you to someone who works in the licensing office if they don't have the answer. In the meantime, here's a link that describes the process for getting a florida CCW:

Florida Concealed Carry Permit Information

 

[Capt. Frank]

Each state has it's own requirements, usually background checks, and fingerprints, have an expiration date, as far as a CCW application is concerned.

 

[dogshawred]

I learned a long time ago that there is nothing wrong with asking questions about anything. Most people would rather remain in the dark and clueless about many things instead of just asking a question because they feel it is foolish or stupid. Personally, I am glad there are forum members who are willing to step up and ask questions that many may have but do not want to express.

I was taught a long time ago that there is ONE stupid question: the one you do NOT ask.
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I've told that to my new employees during training for decades and it has served me and my company well.
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So Kelcarry, we are not the ones with stupid questions.