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aklim · #1 11-08-2009, 11:03 PM

Go to your local gunsmith and ask. Actually, ask several. What sort of gun? There are many gun nuts here and they might give you an honest opinion of what the thing is worth as opposed to someone who is trying to buy it cheaper and sell it for more.

aklim · #2 11-08-2009, 11:05 PM

I am somewhat nervous about selling a gun. If that gun is put to bad use, You'd be asked what happens to it if it could be traced back to you. Of course, you could always produce the bill of sale, etc, etc but it would be a hassle. When I sell a gun, I do it either on consignment via a gunsmith or to the gunsmith. That way, the trail ends with them and ATF knows where to go besides my door.

The Clk Man · #3 11-08-2009, 11:12 PM

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daveuz · #4 11-08-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

I am somewhat nervous about selling a gun. If that gun is put to bad use, You'd be asked what happens to it if it could be traced back to you. Of course, you could always produce the bill of sale, etc, etc but it would be a hassle. When I sell a gun, I do it either on consignment via a gunsmith or to the gunsmith. That way, the trail ends with them and ATF knows where to go besides my door.

http://www.auctionarms.com/help/fflnetwork.cfm And from Gunbroker:
You do not have to be a licensed dealer to sell a firearm. By Federal law, the person to whom you ship the gun must be a licensed dealer. If the buyer is not a licensed dealer, the buyer must make arrangements with a licensed dealer in his state to receive the firearm and transfer it to the buyer. We have very in-depth information on shipping firearms legally on our Firearm Shipping Guide page. Never, under any circumstances, ship a firearm without following the steps on the Firearm Shipping Guide page! Shipping illegally is a felony and will earn you a one-way ticket to prison.
Non-firearm items, such as air guns, knives, ammunition, antique guns that were built in 1898 or earlier, accessories, and some gun parts do not require transfer by a licensed dealer. There are age restrictions on many of these items, and you must verify the age of the buyer (typically by requesting a Xerox copy of the buyer's driver's license) before selling the item to the buyer. In general, you should not sell anything to a buyer under 18 years old. To buy Pistol ammunition, the buyer must be at least 21 years old; at least 18 years old for Rifle ammunition. Please refer to our Firearm Shipping Guide for information on shipping ammunition, gun parts, and antique firearms.

E150GT · #5 11-09-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by daveuz

http://www.auctionarms.com/help/fflnetwork.cfm And from Gunbroker:
You do not have to be a licensed dealer to sell a firearm. By Federal law, the person to whom you ship the gun must be a licensed dealer. If the buyer is not a licensed dealer, the buyer must make arrangements with a licensed dealer in his state to receive the firearm and transfer it to the buyer. We have very in-depth information on shipping firearms legally on our Firearm Shipping Guide page. Never, under any circumstances, ship a firearm without following the steps on the Firearm Shipping Guide page! Shipping illegally is a felony and will earn you a one-way ticket to prison.
Non-firearm items, such as air guns, knives, ammunition, antique guns that were built in 1898 or earlier, accessories, and some gun parts do not require transfer by a licensed dealer. There are age restrictions on many of these items, and you must verify the age of the buyer (typically by requesting a Xerox copy of the buyer's driver's license) before selling the item to the buyer. In general, you should not sell anything to a buyer under 18 years old. To buy Pistol ammunition, the buyer must be at least 21 years old; at least 18 years old for Rifle ammunition. Please refer to our Firearm Shipping Guide for information on shipping ammunition, gun parts, and antique firearms.

So I cannot sell a firearm to a local individual with out an FFL?

catmandoo62 · #6 11-09-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by E150GT

So I cannot sell a firearm to a local individual with out an FFL?

yes you can,you just can not ship it by ups,fed-ex etc.but if i was to sell one locally i would ask for a purchase permit.you never know if they are a felon.in which case your goose could be cooked if the feds found out.

aklim · #7 11-09-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by E150GT

So I cannot sell a firearm to a local individual with out an FFL?

I don't think you can send it in the mail but you can certainly sell it without an FFL. At least in WI you can. My understanding is that if I want to send my gun somewhere, I have to do it in person or get someone with an FFL on both ends. Last time I asked about pistol hunting in Alaska that was the answer I got. That since I cannot take my pistol thru Canada, I have to take it to someone with an FFL to send it to another FFL holder in Alaska. I could not Fedex it to my hotel.

I can sell it to an individual face to face in WI but if someone comes looking for the gun, it comes back to me. Then I have to show some proof that I sold it to get suspicion off me. I'd rather not go thru that step which is why I prefer to go thru a gun dealer. That way they file the paperwork with the ATF and I am out of the loop.

LUVMBDiesels · #8 11-09-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by aklim

I don't think you can send it in the mail but you can certainly sell it without an FFL. At least in WI you can. My understanding is that if I want to send my gun somewhere, I have to do it in person or get someone with an FFL on both ends. Last time I asked about pistol hunting in Alaska that was the answer I got. That since I cannot take my pistol thru Canada, I have to take it to someone with an FFL to send it to another FFL holder in Alaska. I could not Fedex it to my hotel.

I can sell it to an individual face to face in WI but if someone comes looking for the gun, it comes back to me. Then I have to show some proof that I sold it to get suspicion off me. I'd rather not go thru that step which is why I prefer to go thru a gun dealer. That way they file the paperwork with the ATF and I am out of the loop.

Exactly...
F2F transactions are allowed but I would want a record just in case something happens later and the ATF comes looking for you...

toomany MBZ · #9 11-09-2009, 10:43 AM

You can sell any weapon to an individual out of state that has a C&R license, if the weapon is C&R eligible, that means any weapon more than 50 years old, I've done it. Through the regular post office. The law says you must inform the postal clerk of the contents. They have the right to open and inspect.
I was visited by postal inspectors because I failed to properly secure the rifle and the package opened up in transit. I showed them the buyers C&R license and talked with the postal inspector in another state, in front of these guys, where this occurred. Remove the bolt from the rifle and package securely.

Hatterasguy · #10 11-09-2009, 11:14 AM

What kind of gun? I know people who like old guns depending on what it is.

If its something WW2 vintage PM me some pics, maybe I'll buy it.

Txjake · #11 11-09-2009, 12:20 PM

just go to a local pool hall and sell it out of the back room....

JollyRoger · #12 11-09-2009, 02:41 PM

That's what I was going to suggest. Any pool hall in Dallas, if it ain't registered no where, they'll give you an extra $500, but make sure you wipe off all your fingerprints.