Private sale in Washington State question

[ACBMWM3]

A friend of mine want to purchase one of my handguns.
I know he is not a convicted fellon etc... he meets all the requirments to purchase a new handgun.
Im ondering if anyone knows how to go about a private sale in washington state.

 

[Oro]

If he's a state resident and not a felon, then exchange the agreed upon price and call it good!

WA has no requirements other than the federal (as mentioned).

 

[ACBMWM3]

what about transfering the gun into his name?

 

[Oro]

It's not like a car, there's no "registration." It's like selling a wheelbarrow. The gun's aren't in your "name" right now in any state or federal registry, unlike say your home or car. If you are deeply worried about something, write up a receipt with the serial number and have him sign it, but it's not a necessity or requirement - it would only be for your own records.

 

[joker4096]

correct^
i just printed a bill of sale and filled in the info, one for me and the other for the buyer, just to protect us both. free way to protect both of your necks

 

[Bobarino]

to sell a gun in WA to a legal WA resident:

step 1: exchange cash

step 2: exchange gun

step 3: shake hands

step 4: head to the range and be embarrassed when your friend outshoots you with your gun.


Bobby

 

[twoclones]

If you really want to generate some paperwork, Washington State offers a voluntary transfer form. You could fill it out and keep it for your own records...

http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/652004.pdf