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I am busting my ass

It's pretty normal. I doubt a shop would do this if it weren't legal, though it's a legal loophole (which is still legal). You should be fine. You can always just ask the gun shop.
I will ask in person...I've seen a couple so far that actually state that's what they do regarding SSE's (couple of them are here on this forum). Thanks Wolkenflieger!
 
To try and not buy another highly overpriced ridiculous unneeded firearm.
Will somebody PA-lease talk me out of this ?
Atlas, Atlas ,Atlas, maybe Nighthwawk, ....Maybe, maybe,
I will be good, I will not spend unnecessarily ...you know what's gonna happen right?
Here is one. 😂 😂

With the possibility that the 11% excise tax be overturned around the corner, Newsom might end up laughing at you for having paid it. Alternatively, the court could order refunds to be issued to sellers, since it is imposed as a seller’s tax, and they get to keep that money.
 
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