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  1. 03-21-2009, 05:15 PM #1
    diablosrising
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    First gun paid in full!

    I purchased my first gun today. Springfield XD 4" 9mm. Just waiting for the 3 day cooling off period to go pick it up(even though I already cooled off for 2 months while waiting for my FOID, 12 months waiting for my settlement check, and another 4 months waiting for the wife's FOID).

    I wanted to thank everyone on here for all of the information during the past year, and I'll post pics and a range report when I can finally take it to the range and take pictures of it!
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  3. 03-21-2009, 07:06 PM #2
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    Congrats!
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  4. 03-21-2009, 07:51 PM #3
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    That was a very wise choice for a gun, let alone the first one. I've got a FOID Escort. LOL
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  5. 03-21-2009, 07:55 PM #4
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    Congratulations!

    Not only for the gun, but for enduring such a long process.
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  6. 03-26-2009, 05:11 PM #5
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    COngrats on your first baby...
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  7. 03-26-2009, 10:22 PM #6
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    Congrats! I remember the FOID card days....
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  8. 03-26-2009, 10:27 PM #7
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    Great persistence. I loved my 4" XD (.40 S&W). I was sad to part with it but I REALLY needed the money at the time. One of the best fitting/performing guns on the plastic fantastic market. Kudos.
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  9. 03-26-2009, 10:31 PM #8
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    What is an FOID?
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  10. 03-26-2009, 11:09 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by TOF View Post
    What is an FOID?
    Firearms Owners Identification card, which you are (well, law-abiding citizens) required to obtain from the state police in order to own/purchase a handgun. It looks similar to a driver's license, with your description, picture, address, etc.

    http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/firearmsfaq.cfm


    I definitely do not miss those days. I have a similar card nowadays that actually lets me carry a firearm in public! What a concept!
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