Was it a handgun? I haven't seen weapon type reported anywhere.
> despite South Carolina's lack of reciprocity
There are no gun transactions in SC that require a carry license. Guns can also be transported on airplanes without carry licenses. They can also generally be transported via car without a license.
> with his native Washington state.
He is a Louisiana resident.
> so you think he stayed two weeks
I don't know how long he was there, but it doesn't matter. Not only is there is no waiting period for buying a gun in SC, he could have brought one with him on his trip.
> at the seedy motel?
It was a Holiday Inn, which is a hotel and is typically 3-star.
> I say he went back home between dispos.
Does a source say that, or are you making it up?
> So he skated background check after three days of non-response from ATF which automatically allows him to secure his firearm purchase?
NICS typically takes a couple of minutes to process. In SC, like the vast majority of the US, a firearm purchase takes 30 minutes or less.
Did he? I haven't seen any citation of his travel itinerary. Also, you can fly with a gun in checked luggage in the US
> gave disposition next day
TFA mentions his disposition "last week"
> magically got a gun bypassing 5-day wait period.
This is South Carolina. SC has no waiting period.