FFL isn't open on the day my 10 day hold is up . . or the day after

[Walky Talky]

The ffl is probably taking the two days off to go to a handgun course and he will be shooting your "new" gun, so when you do finally pick it up he will have worn out your barrel and you will get horrible groupings.

So I'm not the only one that thinks of this as a possibility

[GM4spd]

Mods need to kill this thread. Pete

[Walky Talky]

Mods need to kill this thread. Pete

This guy is a socialist and hates the free market

[Cokebottle]

When I wake up in the morning I shall head over to the store. Then I will finally be able to fully inspect the gun.

Going to bring a locking brief case and a cable lock that I was forced to buy during my last purchase at Turner's. This should be good right?

If it is a handgun, only if you have a receipt that indicates purchase within the last 30 days.

Federally, every handgun must HAVE a lock when it leaves the FFL.
California, you need either a lock purchased within the last 30 days, or fill out a safe affidavit.
With the safe affidavit and the Turner's lock, you are covered, but some FFLs still make you buy the lock.

Smart move taking the locking case with you.
The trigger lock serves no legal purpose the moment your 2nd foot hits the sidewalk. Likewise, that lock and the case the gun came in does not satisfy "secure locked container" for the trip from the door to your trunk unless you have a cable lock and are able to wrap the handle of the case in such a way so as to prevent access.

No go for the S&W Shield... it ships in a cheesy cardboard box.