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He frequently delivers packages to me which are obviously long guns.

So he asked one day if I was a dealer. I said no, I was a collector.

That's what started the conversation with the UPS driver.

O6nop wrote:However, after getting my plastic, I couldn't wait to buy my first gun and take advantage of it!

The point I was trying to make is that NICS is the icing on the cake, NOT the cake!

Mike1951 wrote:
And while the NICS bypass is convenient, I really hope no one gets a CHL for that reason.

Liberty wrote:Why not? Is one reason more noble than another?

As far as I'm concerned, yes.

Wanting to take responsibility for the safety and protection of yourself, your family, and your property should be the reason someone gets a CHL.

To speed up a gun purchase is not a valid reason and cheapens the whole process.

Just my opinion.

Stupid wrote:I got CHL exactly for the bypass.

In that case, I hope you buy enough guns to get your money's worth.

Forgive me for wanting to believe that all of us got our CHL because of lifelong beliefs and deep convictions and in some cases a real need.

My UPS driver approached me and I gave him my phone and agreed to meet him at any gun show to help him select a handgun.

That was several shows back and I haven't heard from him.

I have a couple of guest passes for my range and I frequently offer to take folks to the range.

Also, few takers.

No one makes this decision until they're ready to.

Actually, I don't, unless I'm approached.

I have a couple of reasons:

1. It's a very personal decision for someone to make.

2. You are actually announcing, in an indirect sort of way, that you yourself have a CHL and I don't choose to do this.

Once someone expresses a desire or an interest, I will do anything I can to assist them or inform.

But I have two close friends that I haven't convinced yet. One never had a CHL and the other chose to let his lapse.

And while the NICS bypass is convenient, I really hope no one gets a CHL for that reason.