FAQs

The type of magazine or mag does tend to vary from different types of guns, depending on manufacturer, caliber, capacity, gun type and/or model. However some manufactures utilize particular magazine styles in collaboration with other manufacturers for interchangeability and to be more user friendly. For Instance, B&T manufactures their APC9/45 Pro models with proprietary and Glock compatible magazines. They also utilize their proprietary magazine patterns across some of their platform line ups for their respective calibers for APC9/45, GHM9/45, KH9 and TP9 platforms. Their APC10 Pro solely utilizes Glock 10mm magazines and they also make a variant of the APC9 platform with Sig Sauer compatible magazines. Kriss, manufactures the Vector that is available in 9mm,.40S&W, .45ACP and 10mm and solely utilizes Glock pattern magazines in their respective calibers.

There are a few different types of mags or magazines with some minor variations but include, internal, tube and removable. Internal can vary in stacking method such as single or variable stacking and also include rotary style magazines. The same can be said for removable magazine types.

There are generally two broad categories of optics, magnified and non-magnified optics, with precision being the main benefit of adding either. Different technologies can be used such as a battery powered LED illuminated sights like the Trijicon SRO and MRO, or utilize fiber optics along with tritium for illumination used in their RMR or the magnified ACOG fixed power scopes. These two models also come in battery powered variants as well. Magnified Optics such as the Trijicon ACOG mentioned previously, the Eotech Vudu, Leupold Mark Series, or Sig Sauer Tango Series provide better precision at longer ranges with the latter models having variable power capability for a broader range of use and both illuminated and non illuminated options. Non-magnified optics can use a separate accessory like a magnifier to allow for higher precision on longer distances too.

Handguns are not excluded as many current models come with the ability to mount different optics whether magnified or non magnified, such as the Sig Sauer RomeoZero, Holosun 507/8/9 Series, or variable power scopes that can be found on certain large caliber pistols/revolvers for hunting.

Barrels are one the main components of the firearm affecting its performance. Generally a barrel is not changed from the same gun and swapped back unless for particular types of use such changing a smooth bore shotgun barrel to a rifled barrel when hunting with slugs and back to smoothbore when hunting with shot. A pistol barrel may be changed to an aftermarket match grade barrel for increased accuracy and performance or to a threaded barrel so that a silencer or muzzle device can be used with the same being true for most rifles. AR style rifles or models of guns that can be built from different components allow for selection/customization for particular uses based on the size of the barrel. For handguns, such as the full size Glock 17’s, typically used for home defense, target shooting or law enforcement primary sidearm use, longer barrel tends to provide better accuracy, less recoil and more control, when compared to the subcompact Glock 26’s, typically used for concealed carry or law enforcement backup sidearm use, shorter barrel provides easier concealment.

Barrels for long guns or rifles can directly affect how the firearm is classified. This means that any Rifle barrel with or without a permanently affixed muzzle device with an overall length shorter than 16 inches, would be classified as a short barrel rifle (SBR), an NFA item, requiring BATFE approval along with a $200 tax stamp. The same would include shotguns with barrel lengths under 18 inches, as they would be classified as short barrel shotguns (SBS).

Generally a longer barrel provides better accuracy and potentially increased velocity/performance, however there are many variables that affect these particular characteristics, such as ammunition used, rifling type/style, materials used and overall quality of manufacturing.

The requirements differ from state to state, but generally in order to purchase a firearm, a valid/current government issued identification is needed. In certain states some form of firearm owners license/permit or identification may be necessary as well. A concealed weapons/handgun/firearm license/permit may expedite the firearms purchase process depending on state laws.

There is no single best handgun option for a first time gun owner. The biggest factors for most first time owners is being comfortable using the firearm and how the firearm is going to be used. A bigger/heavier firearm tends to make the most pleasant shooting experience with respect to every caliber. The amount of training needed to operate different types of handguns varies as well. A larger/heavier double/single action revolver may be the simplest in terms of operation, provide a more pleasant shooting experience and depending on caliber, can be used from everything to target shooting, self defense or hunting.

There is no single best long gun option for a first time gun owner. The biggest factors for most first time owners is being comfortable using the firearm and how the firearm is going to be used. A bigger/heavier firearm tends to make the most pleasant shooting experience with respect to every caliber. The amount of training needed to operate different types of long guns varies as well. A larger/heavier bolt action rifle may be the simplest in terms of operation, provide a more pleasant shooting experience depending on caliber, but would typically be used for target shooting or hunting. A long gun for self defense may be some variant of shotgun or some type of semi-automatic rifle, but both can also be used for sporting/target shooting and hunting as well.

There are 3 main types of handguns: derringers, revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Others like bolt action or fully automatic do exist but are uncommon and/or have certain additional requirements for ownership.

There are 2 main types of long guns: Shotguns and Rifles, with both types having single shot, break action, bolt action, pump action, lever action and semi automatic variants. Fully automatic variants or machine guns are capable of being owned by civilians, but do have additional requirements in order to be owned.

The National Firearms Act (NFA) covers firearms or certain attachments that can also be referred to as Class III items. These include short barrel rifles (SBR), short barrel shotguns (SBS), machine guns, destructive devices, silencers and a classification called any other weapon (AOW). NFA/Class III items are a federally regulated item and require the buyers fingerprints to be taken to submit for an FBI background check and either a $5 or $200 tax stamp, depending on classification, paid to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Staccato handguns are made in Georgetown, Texas

All sales are final with rare exceptions. 30% restocking fee may apply depending on circumstance.

Delray Shooting Center ships to every state in the USA, as long as all items are legal to own in the destination state, and follows all laws regarding ammunition and accessory sales. It is the customers responsibility to know the laws of the restrictive states they reside in, such as California, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Colorado or any other state with capacity, materials or feature restrictions. If your dealer is unwilling to accept the Transfer responsibility solely lies on the customer for the outcome.

Firearm orders are dependent on how quickly the receiving FFL is able to provide us with a copy of their License, but typically will ship within 1-3 standard business days from the date of purchase. We utilize an FFL finder app to better assist customers to find their desired or particular FFL, but the physical copy is still needed from the receiving Dealer.

Customers are more than welcome to provide their Dealers FFL by emailing it to zach@gunsablaze.com. If sending a copy of the License please ensure it is valid and that the dealer is willing to accept the transfer.

Accessory/Optic orders will only ship to the billing address and can take up to 2 weeks to ship. Orders utilizing a non-matching shipping address for accessories or optics can be subject to immediate cancellation or significantly delayed.

In store pick orders for firearms require a 5 standard business day wait from the date of purchase, unless the customer has a valid Florida concealed weapons license. A $5 “handling fee” denoted on the website covers the NICS/background check fee associated with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Optics/Accessory orders can be picked up immediately with proper identification.

A valid billing address is needed to complete your order. It is possible that if the address with the order differs from the address on the customer’s identification, the receiving dealer may need additional documentation to complete the order.

In store pick up orders billing addresses need to match the address on customers current/valid identification or additional information will be needed and pick up can be delayed.