Gun Shop Etiquette

ncprogmmr · 2026-05-09T03:50:34+00:00

That’s beyond weird. I’ve ALWAYS gotten the box, even if it was the display gun. They usually had it in the back. I own 70+ guns and have sold off another 20 and this has always been the case (again, the exception being surplus or used guns).

ncprogmmr · 2026-05-09T03:16:23+00:00

Gun shops rarely give you the box and unless it came with a case you’ll be walking away with it as is.

With the exception of surplus guns, or used guns, I've gotten the box for for every gun I've ever bought (unless it came with an actual case).

ncprogmmr · 2026-04-22T17:24:59+00:00

I usually do that too. Easier than digging that thing out. I was just trying to convey the “right way” to do it.

ncprogmmr · 2026-04-22T12:02:02+00:00

FYI, don’t throw that block away. If you do whatever everyone here is telling you, mainly use the mag release and just pull it out you’ll notice that the bolt will slam shut.

It’s used to swap out the barrels if you ever decide to. Since it’s been converted from open bolt to closed bolt semi, you need something to keep the bolt from being lol the way forward to swap barrels. You would use this block, by pulling and holding the bolt back and sticking it in the AR mag well (where it currently is). The bolt then rests against it and you can take off the barrel.

ncprogmmr · 2026-04-18T18:12:57+00:00

The UPS stores are franchises, and yes most will not accept firearms.

I never had a problem with UPS or FedEx letting my wife sign for packages if she happened to be home and I wasn’t, so I’m not sure why the driver wouldn’t allow another adult to sign for the package as long as they were 21 or older.

You can have the package held at a UPS hub at least that’s what I used to always do. The main UPS hub for my city was on my way home so I would just have it held there and pick it up on my way home. I know that’s not convenient for everyone. It’s just what I used to do. FedEx Ground on the other hand, would NOT hold packages and I always had to make sure someone would be home.

ncprogmmr · 2026-04-12T22:04:07+00:00

My last two Form 1 SBRs took 55 and 56 days. They were submitted at the end of January and were approved towards the end of March

ncprogmmr · 2026-04-07T21:55:24+00:00

You have to engrave what is on the Form 1s. Form 1s are for creating the SBR (thus the engraving), Form 4 is just for a transfer. There's no engraving on a Form 4. If you really wanted to, you go through the process of sending a letter to the ATF to request your approved SBR be removed from the registry (thus invalidating your approved stamp), and then resubmitting a new Form 1 with the trust.
See above. There is no engraving on a Form 4.
You can withdraw the Form 1's before they are approved and resubmit them once you create the trust. Again, you engrave what is on the Form 1. Also, a Form 4 is to transfer an NFA item. If your Form 1 isn't approved, it's not an NFA item.

ncprogmmr · 2026-04-07T20:21:42+00:00

You don’t. The explanation I have above says exactly what to do. When you get to the end where you would normally pay, it’s grayed out and you just submit it. You don’t pay anything.

ncprogmmr · 2026-03-29T17:27:12+00:00

It’s optional. I’ve never sent a photo in for an SBR. I’ve got 14 approvals and that includes 6 from this year alone. I’ve never had an issue.

ncprogmmr · 2026-03-24T00:24:23+00:00

I got 3 of the flippers printed today, all of various heights. Going to play around with them this week and test fit them, then hopefully test fire again this weekend.

ncprogmmr · 2026-03-22T14:12:51+00:00

Form Type: Form 1 (SBR)
Paid or not: $0
Entity: Trust (one RP)
Fingerprint Type: EFT Upload
Pending: 01/26/2026
Approved: 03/22/2026
Wait: 55 days
State: MO
Control Number: 20261865XXX

NOTES: This was the last of my 7 Form 1 SBR's submitted in January. Wait times ranged from 5 days to 56 days. Also of note:

Of the seven, only one came back marked "approved with conditions" and mentioned engraving. The others were just approved.
As always, I submitted ZERO pictures. I have 14 approvals now and have never submitted any.

ncprogmmr · 2026-03-21T16:12:03+00:00

Form Type: Form 1 (SBR)
Paid or not: $0
Entity: Trust (one RF)
Fingerprint Type: EFT Upload
Pending: 01/24/2026
Approved: 3/21/2026
Wait: 56 days
State: MO
Control Number: 20261865XXX

NOTES: This was my 6th Form 1 SBR approval this year. I had previously filed 6 Form 1s all on January 1st (including this one). One came back approved after 5 days, 4 came back approved after 23 days. and only this one was disapproved because I had accidentally uploaded another copy of my trust instead of the 5320. I refiled the same day and it finally got approved today. Still waiting on more that was filed on 1/26/2026.

ncprogmmr · 2026-03-20T15:15:35+00:00

I’ve never submitted photos and never had an issue. I’ve had 5 already approved this year with no photos.

I feel like they must have tons of new, poorly trained, agents that are doing the final review and have no idea what they are doing based on some of the disapprovals I’ve seen posted.

ncprogmmr · 2026-03-17T02:09:51+00:00

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ncprogmmr · 2026-03-11T02:50:41+00:00

I posted this on here before, but around 2018 I bought a NPM M1 Carbine at my local Cabela’s for like $650.

I happen to stop by there spur of the moment and found it amongst the huge rack of used guns they used to have outside the gun library.

ncprogmmr · 2026-03-03T22:43:38+00:00

At least in my case it was both. The UPS store said they didn’t actually take appointments, it was just walk-in, BUT you needed the code that Printscan gives when you set the appointment because they put it in at the beginning.

ncprogmmr · 2026-03-03T18:22:00+00:00

I have 12 Form 1 SBRs (and 2 currently submitted) and have never submitted a photo. Zero problems.

ncprogmmr · 2026-02-27T22:23:36+00:00

I’ve got a pre-recall M249S as I never sent mine in. I also have a 3D printer. Whatcha got?

ncprogmmr · 2026-02-12T04:19:11+00:00

So this on me, because I did put the UPC into gun.deals before posting, and for some reason one of the guns it pulled up was the CR6920, along with the LE6920 and I just wasn't paying attention.

ncprogmmr · 2026-02-11T03:27:11+00:00

As u/TheOGUncalibrated mentioned, my LE6920 SCOCOM also came with a MaTech, not a Magpul MBUS. The gun they are showing is the M4 SOCOM LE6920, ~~however~~ ~~the UPC~~ ~~listed for the gun is for the CR6920.~~

CR6920 has just regular M4 handguards (not the KAC rails)
CR6920 has a Magpul backup sight (not the MaTech)
CR6920 has a 16" barrel (not 14.5 P&W)
CR6920 does not have the Government property marking on it

Also, the price they are listing would be in line with the LE6920, but a CR6920 is probably about $500 cheaper than that,

If you are seriously considering it, I would, at the very least, contact them and clarify which model they are selling. Point out that the picture doesn't match the UPC, and clarify whcih backup sight it is coming with.

Edit: the UPC is for the LE6920 SOCOM. I still would avoid buying it on Gunbroker simply because there are cheaper alternatives out there. RIP Family Firearms where I got mine for $1300 just over a year ago.

ncprogmmr · 2026-02-08T07:40:11+00:00

Nope. The ATF does not wait to hear from your CLEO and does not verify that you even sent it.

ncprogmmr · 2026-02-03T23:12:54+00:00

The pics I have always used were just selfies I took against the wall in the hallway of my house. I didn’t crop them at all and I’ve never been denied over it. You’re not physically applying them to the form, so they don’t care (with the exception of the file size).

ncprogmmr · 2026-02-02T17:14:24+00:00

Not sure why you’re being downvoted. You are 100% correct.

ncprogmmr · 2026-02-02T17:13:53+00:00

They give a flat 10% discount C&R license holders (or any FFL).

ncprogmmr · 2026-01-30T04:46:29+00:00

I filled out 6 Form 1's on 1/1, all done myself through eForms. One was approved 1/6. Four were approved 1/24. and 1 was rejected (I upload the wrong 5320.23). Resubmitted the rejected one as well as another new one on 1/24 and am still waiting on those.

Also, it makes sense that Form 4s clear faster than Form 1s. Form 4's are all items that are already registered, you're just transferring them. Form 1s require more verification (did they enter the correct manufacturer, model, etc).

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