Selling pistol to friend?

[bcp280z]

Not sure if this belongs in this forum or the norm Gen Discussion. But anyway here it is:

So what's the lawful way to sell a handgun to a friend?

I've had this little 380/9mm kurz HK4 for a while now, but it's real finicky and needing work, nice gun, but I don't wanna mess with it. I got a friend with a little more budget/time on his hands, also lives in FL, doesn't have a CCW, or a criminal record for as much as I know.

Can we just trade weapon for cash no problem? Or is it more complicated? Are there any forms involved?

If it is that easy, what happens if that gun turns up stolen or in a crime after it's left my possession, there's no paper trail asides from me buying it from a pawn shop. So would I get in trouble or have to pay for it?

 

[M2 Carbine]

It depends on your state laws. You have to follow your state laws when buying or selling guns.

Just last week I sold a gun to a new shooter. (TX)
Hand over the gun and take the money. Forget where the gun went.

If it is that easy, what happens if that gun turns up stolen or in a crime after it's left my possession, there's no paper trail asides from me buying it from a pawn shop. So would I get in trouble or have to pay for it?

What trouble? Do you get in trouble if a car you sold is later used in a crime?



Years ago city detectives traced me half way across the US because a gun I bought from a dealer was used in a killing.
When the detective called me here's how the conversation went.

Detective, Your gun was used in a killing.

Me, Wasn't me.

Detective, (laughing) No I didn't figure it was. We assume you got rid of it so we would like to know where.

Me, I sold it (legally) and have no idea where it's at.

Detective, OK, thanks for your time.




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[Ala Dan]

FTF transfer is perfectly legal; so long as you suspect that your friend has NO
criminal record. Make sure you make 2 copies of a bill of sale; one for him, and
one for you. That is all that is needed, as you say you have the original pawn
shop receipt~! So, if weapon tracing becomes necessary; you will be in
the clear.

 

[RevolvingGarbage]

Here in FL, there are no forms to fill out, no procedures at all. Per federal law, you must not sell a firearm to someone you know is a felon, and you may not sell a handgun to a resident of another state.

Basically, exchange cash for gun, and that's all.

What someone may do with the gun after you sell it has nothing to do with you, so long as you don't knowingly sell a gun to a convicted felon.

 

[NavyLCDR]

And....no reason to believe the buyer is under the age of 18.

 

[nalioth]

Make sure you make 2 copies of a bill of sale; one for him, and
one for you. That is all that is needed, as you say you have the original pawn
shop receipt~! So, if weapon tracing becomes necessary; you will be in
the clear.

Maybe "needed" by the laws of "Ala Dan Land", but not legally required in Florida (or Texas).

 

[A-FIXER]

Here in FL, there are no forms to fill out, no procedures at all. Per federal law, you must not sell a firearm to someone you know is a felon, and you may not sell a handgun to a resident of another state.

Basically, exchange cash for gun, and that's all.

What someone may do with the gun after you sell it has nothing to do with you, so long as you don't knowingly sell a gun to a convicted felon.

Same rules apply here in this free state Nebraska.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

As a friend, I assume this is someone you know personally. So you should know if he is or is not under 18, a felon or other person not allowed to possess firearms, a resident of another state, etc. In that case, you are in the clear.