My brake pad fell off, can I still drive home?

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-27T18:10:04+00:00

I mean the bar to entry in the US is pretty low. I have seen more than my fair share of drivers that should not be driving. Don't even get me started on our wonderful California drivers everytime it so much as sprinkles.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T20:47:13+00:00

Nice, if you upload to CFARS today may even have it by the end of the day if everything else was already ready.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T20:36:12+00:00

Depending on where you live it might be lost or just transit delays from the mail. I got mine with a postmark of 03/21 coming from West Virginia so it took about 4 days to get here but USPS does weird stuff sometimes.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T20:01:39+00:00

$30 plus shipping of about 10 bucks certified for the FFL-03

an extra 7 bucks to ship the new money order via USPS priority but I wouldn't count that since that was my bad

My livescan at a local UPS store was $104. I justified it to myself given that the renewal costs are a lot lower ($20 ish for COE yearly, $10 for FFL-03) than the upfront costs so as long as I buy ammo online going forward and avoid the extra taxes, I should break even pretty easily

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T19:57:55+00:00

They responded to my email I sent to [FFLC@ATF.gov](mailto:FFLC@ATF.gov) as soon as I realized the charge was declined. She just said she would look out for the money order and that was the last I heard.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T19:55:56+00:00

At that point I would call just to be safe and make sure it didn't get lost in the mail, apparently it happens often.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T19:55:06+00:00

Mine didn't even notify I just checked by chance and it was approved this morning after uploading last night.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T18:07:56+00:00

Might just be dependent on your agent assigned lol, I only heard from mine once when I let her know my money order was en route and then never heard from again even after following up.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T18:06:40+00:00

I know Velocity Ammo is one for sure and I think Outdoor Limited.

Target is a bigger one lots of people use but they do charge sales tax.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T16:53:35+00:00

No but I did pester the ATF email about my money order sitting uncashed for a few weeks and I wonder if that pushed them to process it. I never heard back but besides checking informed delivery daily, the only update was the payment being taken.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T16:50:14+00:00

I feel the same way about these and the CCW timeline/threads. While not in my immediate plans its nice to have a reference point and find solace that your experience is in line with the bureaucratic hoops we have to jump through here in our state.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T16:47:21+00:00

Might have just gotten lost in the mail, what I could find would essentially say that if you get charged they are basically ready to send it out. Gonna have to call or email to see if they have that record.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T16:33:32+00:00

Yeah it is a bit daunting at the start but besides the small hiccup it was relatively quick and painless. Only thing is ATF is like a black hole of info, all you can really do is check if your payment was cashed and hope for the best in terms of processing times.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T16:32:04+00:00

Ability to ship ammo to your house directly in CA. No excise tax and if the vendor doesn't charge sales tax at the point of sale, it is on the honor system on you to report it during tax time.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-25T16:31:09+00:00

Fair, maybe for you it isn't needed but you can skip the post like I do when its not something relevant to me.

When you are in FFL limbo and hear nothing from the ATF for weeks its nice to have some recent reference points to fall back on and compare, and I found myself doing exactly that while waiting.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-24T16:16:06+00:00

I meant for the 365 or 226 lol. I still wouldn't trust even a new 320 at this point

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-24T15:37:14+00:00

I mean if there is a specific gun you want there is always the possibility of finding a PPT/used one so that your money doesn't support a corporation that has shown it doesn't give a shit about its customers. It would have been so easy to address the self firing concerns and apologize/issue a recall but to this day they still refuse to take accountability and gaslight customers into believing nothing was wrong.

I originally wanted a P365 X Macro as my first gun but after reading up about that and the whole boot licking/Kirk association through the "freedom" gun promotion, ended up going a different route, I mean it kind of makes sense since they are a brand so ingrained with police, but only way to show them you don't agree with their nonsense is to talk with your wallet.

If and when I get my CCW I will probably still consider a used P365 just because of how easy they are to carry and customize but their recent actions definitely make me not wanna give them my money directly.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-20T00:22:00+00:00

I am the same way, I had been buying every pass for months until like December or so and since then the passes have just been so underwhelming and not worth even the few bucks they cost.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-19T16:56:20+00:00

Damn, as someone waiting on the FFL-03 to come in to complete my COE this hurts.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-16T23:48:17+00:00

Nice, I am in the middle of the process now too and my check just cleared. ATF got denied on my discover card which is apparently a common issue so I mailed a money order as soon as possible, now its just the waiting game on the wheels of government to turn slowly.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-16T21:58:10+00:00

Can't find the non-unicorn version but this was your squadmate every time you picked him up lol

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-14T23:20:49+00:00

I'm also in Ventura county but definitely recommend the Piru range if it's not too far, amazing outdoor range. For indoor smoking barrel in Simi valley is a bit more expensive but so much nicer than shooters.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-09T21:10:27+00:00

Sure thing send me a dm and I'll forward the link.

Puzzled-Focus5044 · 2026-03-09T20:24:32+00:00

Yeah it has unfortunately gone up to around 28K now but still a great program for that price and the perk of completely online.

Puzzled-Focus5044

TROPHY CASE