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June 5th, 2008, 10:03 PM
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Location: Florida
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Greetings from Tampa,Fl.
Hello to all, and I'm new to the forums. I'm in the process of waiting for my FL. CCW (Takes forever) to be completed, and mailed back to me.. I would like advice if it's a good thing to buy your first pistol from a gun show? I'm kinda torn, or if I should go to a local dealer.. If this is in the wrong forum, I'm sorry..
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June 5th, 2008, 10:08 PM
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Welcome from Alabama.
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June 5th, 2008, 10:17 PM
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Why not buy from a local dealer at the gun show? Here in Tennessee, the local FFL dealers often offer "gun-show specials"--I bet they might in Florida, too. Good luck with whatever you decide, and stay safe! 
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June 5th, 2008, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Florida
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Thanks for the input..
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June 5th, 2008, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Arlington, TN
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Welcome from West Tennessee!
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June 5th, 2008, 10:39 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Colorado
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Welcome from Colorado!
Yes, it's OK to buy from a licensed FFL at a gun show. You could do the same with a private seller, but you have to be careful either way. Inspect the gun very carefully. Most dealers will at least stand behind the sale if something doesn't work, albeit for a very short time.
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June 5th, 2008, 10:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Spokane area, WA
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Welcome to the forum.
This is definitely the right forum. There is nothing wrong with buying from a gunshow. You can probably find a good deal there. If you don't know much about firearms, take a knowledgeable friend if you can.
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June 5th, 2008, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Welcome from California
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June 5th, 2008, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Vermont
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welcome from vt.
I would personally get a carry gun from a dealer just in case it had something wrong with it. If there is a dealer at the show, go for it!
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June 5th, 2008, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisiana
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Welcome from Louisiana !!!!
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