Bills of Sale

[RustedBeef]

A couple months back I sold my Shield 9mm to one of you guys here, which was my first time selling a gun privately. Didn't think much of it, but should I have a bill of sale for future sales or is that some sort of taboo? Any down/upsides worth noting. I've seen videos on both sides but it's divided.

If someone were to want one suddenly when you're about to buy a gun from a guy would you just leave?

 

[CHenry]

Never been asked for one, never thought of it myself either. What good is it unless your giving them a warranty on the gun lol

 

[65ny]

I've bought and sold a few. I've never been asked anyone for a bill of sale, or been asked for one. I wouldn't necessarily walk away from a deal if one was requested. I don't see how they're worth much without a witness, a notary, or some way to validate it.

 

[Commander Keen]

If the gun is found at a crime scene, you have the name and signature of the buyer. This should be enough to start LE looking in another direction if they discover you owned the gun at some point.

You'd have A name and signature, not necessarily the correct ones unless you checked their ID and can tell if it's genuine.

 

[CHenry]

If the gun is found at a crime scene, you have the name and signature of the buyer. This should be enough to start LE looking in another direction if they discover you owned the gun at some point.

Dont sell guns to bad guys n liberals...lol

 

[65ny]

If the gun is found at a crime scene, you have the name and signature of the buyer. This should be enough to start LE looking in another direction if they discover you owned the gun at some point.

Someone could just fabricate a bunch of names and signatures and tell the cops "nope, wasn't me, I have this slip of paper to prove it." I'm not a cop, but I don't think that would be enough to deter them if they had reason to believe you were the bad guy.

 

[CHenry]

Lol, really? I assumed you'd check an ID or tag number. I certainly would unless it's someone I know.

Kinda picky about selling a weapon.

I prefer a mouth swab. DNA ya know.

 

[65ny]

I'd certainly ask them to remove the ski mask, but I understand why legal buyers would want to keep a private sale private. (kidding about the mask)
If something didn't feel right I would definitely back out. I've only experienced that one time.
I prefer to do most business with people from this board and have never had a problem. Armslist on the other hand, is a good place to find whackos.

 

[mr ed]

you are required by law to verify that the buyer is a resident of your state.
If you are a resident of Okla. and NOT an FFL dealer, it is a felony to sell a gun to a non-Okla resident.
FFL holders can sell longguns to residents of other states, but no handguns.

 

[CHenry]

you are required by law to verify that the buyer is a resident of your state.
If you are a resident of Okla. and NOT an FFL dealer, it is a felony to sell a gun to a non-Okla resident.
FFL holders can sell longguns to residents of other states, but no handguns.

I'm not required by law to verify a persons residence before selling a gun.