Should I Buy a Gun Online?

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Should I Buy a Gun Online?

Love it or hate it, a growing percentage of our purchases are moving to online vendors. According to Digital Commerce 360, $517 billion was spent online with U.S. merchants last year. Everything we buy, from groceries to clothing is now online. Guns are no exception to the wave of online shopping.

While guns are traditionally purchased in firearm stores or pawn shops, there are plenty of reputable online vendors to choose from as well. The question is, should you buy a gun online? Since firearms are usually a hefty investment, it’s essential to think through all of the pros and cons of purchasing a gun online.

Pros of Purchasing Guns Online:

Selection, pricing and convenience are critical. There is a lot of upside to purchasing a firearm on the internet. Check out some of the best reasons to buy your next gun online.

  • More extensive selection than brick and mortar stores. The internet can connect you to merchants across the globe, which allows you to select from a broader array of firearms than you could in a physical store.
  • Reduced or Sales Pricing. Shopping online is an excellent option for bargain hunters. Many times, you can find products at reduced prices online versus in the store. Sales prices are lower due to the cost of running an online store versus a physical one. There are, of course, other costs to consider, such as shipping and federal firearms license (FFL) transfer fees.
  • Shop whenever you want to. Like other stores on the internet, online firearm dealer websites are available to browse through 24/7. If you don’t have time to walk through a shop and look at guns in person, you can check out a selection of rifles and handguns from several online arms dealers in seconds. Many large outlets have the option to purchase guns on their website and pick them up at their nearest store.

Cons of Purchasing Guns Online:

While there are several pros to purchasing a gun online, it isn’t a perfect method. Before clicking the “complete purchase” button, take a look at a few reasons you may want to take time to go into the store instead.

  • You can’t hold or inspect the gun before making the purchase. With all firearm purchases, personal preferences make or break the experience. If you examine a gun in person and decide it is not what you want at a store, you can put it back and look at another one with ease. If you order a gun online, the return process can be tedious. Also, you won’t be able to see if there are any problems with the piece before receiving it. If there is a defect, it will have to be sent back, further delaying access to your newly purchased hardware.
  • The FFL transfer process can be a hassle. Whenever you purchase a firearm online, you can’t have it delivered directly to your house, unless you have your own FFL. This rule means you have to have it shipped to an FFL and then have them transfer the weapon to you. While most local gun shops are accommodating and will charge a transfer fee for their time and service, some won’t be as easy to work with because they see online stores as their direct competition. Contacting the FFL ahead of time will make a huge help for both sides.
  • You don’t get expert help that is available at a local shop. If you are new to purchasing firearms, it is good to talk with a store rep who can help you make an informed purchasing decision. They can also help you with any questions you may have before and after purchasing your gun of choice. 

Process of Buying a Gun Online

You need to consider two options before purchasing a gun online: do you want to obtain your own FFL online to ship firearms to your home or would you prefer to use a local gun shop as your FFL?

If you plan on purchasing several guns online in the foreseeable future, getting your own FFL online may save you time in the long run. If you can’t put the time or money into obtaining your own FFL, you will have to arrange for a transfer for your firearm to a gun store or other form of local FFL. It helps to do this first, so you can have their info when the online seller requests for it.

After making arrangements, you can begin shopping online and select the gun you want. Once you make your selection, give the online merchant the info for the business you plan to use for the transfer. Depending on the seller, they may have the FFL in their system, or you may have to send the info.

Once the gun arrives at the FFL, you will need to go to the dealer and complete the transfer. Depending on your state of residence, you will likely have to fill out a National Instant Criminal Background Check form at the shop where you pick it up. Always check to see what your state’s law is before going to pick up your gun to make the experience easier for you and the FFL.

Whether you decide to purchase online or stick to in-store, it is crucial to have a storage option to safely and efficiently hold your gun. Contact Liberty Home Concealment to see if we can help you find the perfect choice to stash your new purchase.

 

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Hanging instructions for the Patriot Wall Shelf

Factors to consider befor you start

Installing a Patriot wall shelf can be a very simple project but there are several factors that you need to understand. our shelves have been designed to work with standard pine 2X4 construction that was 16" on center. Because they were designed around the 16" on center pine 2X4 framed walls that is the process for our instructions. Installing the shelves on amy other type of wall is done at your risk. Liberty Home Concealment does not advise you to attempt installing your shelf onto amy other type of wall.

Understanding what is beneath your walls

Anytime you are doing work or attaching something to a wall it is wise to have a solid grasp of what lies beneath the surface of your walls. If you are not comfortable with the task of hanging a shelf on your wall perhaps it would be wise to hire a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor to install the shelf on the wall for you. There are many factors that you should consider prior to beginning yur shelf installation. SAFETY is the first and top priority.

Safety First

As a consurmer of Liberty Home Concealment, it is a safe assumption that you are a gun owner. Liberty Home Concealment sincerely hopes that you have a great grasp of the concept of SAFETY FIRST. The installation of our shelves requires several steps and we highly recommend that you have a friend help you with the installation. This is very important as the size and moving parts of the shelves can make the installation very cumbersome and potentially dangerous for a single person to accomplish by themselves. So please, we urge you to get some help. Secondly, proper tools that are in good serviceable condition are a must. Please use your tools in a manner consistent with the manufacturers intended use. Using proper tools can make the installation quick, simple and enjoyable. But most importantly, SAFE. So, save yourself the trouble and use the proper tools.

CAUTION!!

Failure to follow and comply with these instructions could result in INJURY and even DEATH!

Tools that should be considered for a safe proper installation

Stud finder, Tape measure, Pencil, Level, Electric screw driver, and Safety glasses.

Step 1

Confirm your desired wall has adequate support by finding the studs with the stud finder. Also, remove the foam insert until later instruction. Mark your stud locations and transfer those measurement onto your shelf. Drill pilot holes through shelf in marked locations. We recommend using a 1/8" or 3/16" bit for the pilot hole. A hole too big will allow the screw to pull right through the back of the shelf. That would be bad. And unnecessary. Please use the proper drill bit. Depending on your wall you should be able to locate at least two studs to anchor your shelf into for maximum strength. Some walls may even allow for three studs to be anchored into. The shelf MUST use at LEAST (2) pine 2X4 studs and the shelf bracket's to fully support the finished loaded weight.

Step 2

With the help of a friend, and using a level and your original measurements hold the shelf in its desired location and transfer the pilot hole locations to the wall. You should be using a minimum of two studs for this step. Each stud receiving (3) screw locations. Two internally, and the other two in the brackets on top. For now, only focus on marking the internal locations. Mark the four internal screw holes. Make sure to hold your shelf nice and level for this step or yur final installation will be crooked.

Step 3

With the help of a friend, hold the shelf into its' mounting location. Line up the holes in the shelf with the marks in your wall and your wall anchors, and install the six long wood screws into the wall. Four into two different studs, and two into the wall anchors.

Step 4

Installing the shelf brackets to the TOP of your shelf. At this point your shelf is attatched to the wall but it is not ready for any weight. Please DO NOT ADD ANY WEIGHT until you have firmly mounted and anchored your brackets into the top. Have your friend help you support the weight of the shelf until you can get the brackets tightly mounted to the desired location on your wall studs. Again, use two studs. Do not add weight to your shelf either inside, or on top, until both brackets are fully installed. Using the supplied 3/4" screws attach brackets to the top of the shelf and 2 of the longer screws for the stud attachment.

Step 5

Unlocking your shelf. Use your magnetic key to locate and unlock the bottom of the shelf. Do this while the shelf is open so you can see what is going on. You may even want ot make two small marks on the bottom of the shelf if it helps you to locate the pickup. It will take a little practice to find the location of the magnetic pick up but you will find it. Make sure you aren't inadvertently trying to unlock the gas damper. Once the location of the lock pickup is located, the magnet will hold itself in place. However, the shelf will not fully disengage the locks until you release the pressure on the locks by lifting the shelf slightly upward with a simple squeeze of your hands. Once you hear the audible clicks of the locks disengaging you can slowly open the shelf allowing the gas damper to lower the shelf to its resting stop.

Concealment Picture Frame Installation Instructions

Consider What is Beneath Your Walls

Anytime you are doing work or attaching something to a wall it is wise to have a solid grasp of what lies beneath the surface of your walls. If you are not comfortable with the task of cutting a hole in a wall perhaps it would be wise to hire a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor to install this item in the wall for you. There are many factors that you should consider prior to beginning your shelf installation. SAFETY is the first and top priority. CAUTION!! Failure to follow and comply with these instructions could result in INJURY or even DEATH!!

Recommended Tools

These tools are not required to install your Liberty Home Concealment picture freame however they will help with the installation process. Stud Finder, tape measure, level, pencil, jigsaw, circular saw, keyhole saw, Sawzall, drill/driver, inspection mirror, flashlight and a second set of hands to help with marking your wall before cutting. These products were designed to work with "standard" 2X4 construction that was framed on 16" centers.

Step 1

Acquire all the tools to complete the job. Do not forget about proper personal protective gear.

Step 2

Confirm that your wall space is empty!! Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death!

Step 3

Clean your work area around your desired install location. Cover any furniture with a tarp, drop cloth, or painter's plastic to aid in quick easy cleanup.

Step 4

Use a stud finder to locate the space between two studs. Confirm that you have 14.5" between the two stud edges before marking and cutting your walls.

Step 5

The back box of your picture frame is the size you need to make your hole. Hold picture frame tight against the wall and use your level to ensure frame is sitting level against the wall. On smaller sized picture frames such as 5"X7" and 8"X10" you will fasten to both studs. While holding the picture frame tight against the wall while checking for level and trace around the outside perimeter of the picture frames back box.

Step 6

Before cutting the entire wall opening Liberty Home Concealment recommends that you cut a small hole within the area that wil become the full-size hole. This is done to check and confirm your wall is truly clear of obstructions inside the wall such as electrical wiring plumbing. It's much easier to patch a small hole vs repairing a large hole because you got ahead of yourself. Do not skip this step!!

Step 7

Once you are sure that there are no obstacles inside your cut area, cut the full rectangle that you have marked previously. Remove drywall cutout away from the wall.

Step 8

Slide your new insert/picture frame into the hole you just cut.

Step 9

Use the supplied screws to fasten to the stud or studs that run up the sides of the rear of the box. On smaller frames box will only fasten to the stud you biased your hole towards.

Picture Installation

1. Lay frame face down on soft surface such as a towel or blanket. 2. Hold firmly and slide picture frame in to the open position. 3. Remove four metal picture retainer clips, if clips are tight use a flat bladed screw driver to wiggle free. 4. Remove wood backer noard and lay picture onto glass. Making sure of proper orientation. 5. Reinstall backer board and 4 retaining clips. 6. Slide picture frame closed and enjoy!

Wall maunting instructions for Freedom Series Coat Rack

Recommendation

Liberty Home Concealmemt does not recommend the use of hollow wall anchors to mount larger items on your walls. While anchors may provide sufficient holding capability, Liberty Home Concealment recommends attaching directly to the studs located inside your wall to ensure the most secure level of attachment.

Step 1

Choose the desired location of the item you are wanting to mount your coat rack.

Step 2

Once you have your ideal location use a stud finder to locate 2 studs in your wall that will support your coat rack. Mark the location of each stud's center with a pencil. Use a nail to confirm stud has been located.

Step 3

Hold product against wall and use level to make sure it is even. Use a friend to help hold level while transferring stud location marks to inside of product to be mounted. Tip: Remember the adage "Measure twice cut once." That same rule applies when making holes in your walls.

Step 4

Check that product is plumb and level before securing. Once proper placement is achieve fasten first screw through product and into stud. Re check for level and attach second screw into next stud.

Step 5

Step back and admire your handy work. Now get started filling your piece of concealment furniture with all the items you are wanting to keep stored securely out of sight. ENJOY!!

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