FTF sale Q

[Walkalong]

Is there anything wrong with my selling an individual a pistol FTF when they are in the same state, but a different city? They would drive from Tuscaloosa to meet me here in Montgomery. What should I do to protect myself? I just do not get that warm fuzzy feeling about it after talking with the buyer. I have sold guns to individuals in the past and as far as I know there is nothing wrong with it. All I am for sure is they have to be buying it for themselves. Thanks, AC

 

[fixyurgun]

legaly your'e ok, but if it don't feel right don't do it! I would get name ,dl# & adress. prepare two copies of receipt & putting your info on it too covers everyone. good luck, jim

 

[Walkalong]

Thanks. I have asked (PM) if the gun is for him and if there was any legal reason he could not own one. I guess the fact that he was so anxious made me nervous.

 

[elrod]

Walkalong, when I sell a gun (especially a handgun), I require that the buyer have an Alabama concealed carry permit. I don't know of anything else to do to assure yourself of a good sale. You can make sure his (or her) name, DL#, and CCW# are on the bill of sale.

Good Luck!

 

[MechAg94]

Legal. You really don't need receipts or anything either. That is simply if you feel a paper trail is necessary. I think as long as you don't knowingly sell to someone who can't own one, no problem.

 

[MechAg94]

I have only sold a couple guns at shows and bought a couple FTF, but I have never seen anyone at gun shows or elsewhere bother with bills of sale.

 

[Walkalong]

Walkalong, when I sell a gun (especially a handgun), I require that the buyer have an Alabama concealed carry permit.

He is more than willing to show his CCW and assured me the pistol is for him. I am much more comfortable now. I agree about bills of sale at shows etc. Most folks never do anything except exchange money and gun. He is a brand new forum member with 0 posts and was anxious to do this so I just was a little uncomfortable at first. Thanks.

 

[MechAg94]

I wouldn't mind a bill of sale myself, but I guess I might have an issue with someone wanting too much information. It is not necessary IMO. If I want all that paperwork, I can go buy from a dealer.

Viewing the licenses is no problem. I showed the guy my CHL last time I bought a rifle FTF. Signing a little statement that I am legally able to own a gun or signing a Bill of Sale with serial #'s is easy too. That ought to be enough to prove later that you sold the gun. That is all you are really after. Demanding DL#, CHL#, home address, proof of insurance, mother's maiden name, next-of-kin and everything else be on the bill of sale is excessive, IMO.

 

[Lone_Gunman]

The way I usually handle it is simple. I ask if the buyer (or seller, depending on which end of the sale I am on) is a resident of this state, and if he is legally allowed to own a firearm. If the answer to these two questions is "yes", then the money and guns are exchanged.

I don't ask for a driver license, pistol permit, ID, or a receipt; nor will any be provided if asked. If the other person does not like those terms, then no sale.

I am not handing over private information to a person I don't know, but who now knows I have guns at my house.

This process is completely legal in my state. You are not required to see ID, and I really don't think seeing ID should make you feel any more comfortable that the person is who they say they are, since fake IDs are so common.