when you sell a firearm

[roachjuice]

Public place or parking lot. Hand shake. Money. Done.

 

[inactive]

Wow. I meet at a public place, exchange a handshake and money for firearm, and drive away.

This. I prefer a place like a QT or Sam's Club ow Walmart just because they are generally busy.


I always just figured since the deal was struck on a gun forum, that we knew the other was armed. I feel much better about that than when I am selling our old baby stuff to the great unwashed from Craigslist

 

[Lithiumokc]

a few IM's/calls/texts, meet somewhere central "I like Basspro", inspect, make the deal, shake hands and BS a little. Im a CCer so im not a bad guy. With that said, im not filling out any paper work. Its not that I have anything to hide, its just im a bit old fashion that way anything more than a hand shake and I think that person may be hiding something.

 

[Vamoose]

Make the deal online, meet in the parking lot of a commonly known location (Atwoods, Lowe's, Walmart, etc), make the exchange and head out on the highway looking for adventure.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

Whats next? Snipers on the rooftops? Armed backup in fast response vehicles?

 

[gsarg]

When you sell a firearm to an OSA member, friend, or someone from armslist.com what steps do you take?

1) I prefer to meet at a local range for three reasons. The first being it's not odd seeing someone with a firearm in the parking lot. Second there are a lot of other armed individuals besides myself. Last but not least if the person wants to test the firearm they are more than welcome to on their own dime.

2) I never go unarmed (CC) or alone and I always bring at least two people with me.

3) I ask for an ID to make sure the individual I'm selling the firearm is of age to purchase said firearm (21 for handguns and 18 on all other firearms).

4) I remember the license plate of the vehicle that they drove and keep all info from our contact (cell phone, e-mail, ect)

Are there any other steps you guys think I should implore to make my transactions safer? I'm open to any suggestions and would like to know what others do during their face to face meets?

Well, I guess I can add 'neginfluence04' to my "Do Not Sell" list. Geez, get a life. If you want to play policeman or FFL, I suggest you go into those professional fields

 

[rlt7272]

If 3 people showed up to meet me to buy/sell a gun I would be a little worried. I can just picture 3 guys getting out of a truck, one with his hand on his hip the other with pen and paper taking notes. I have lost track at all that I have bought and sold here. Method is same as others, pm or email, exchange phone calls, meet up and then either haul ass to spend the money I made or go to the range to shoot what I just bought.

 

[Zombie]

Whats next? Snipers on the rooftops? Armed backup in fast response vehicles?

don't critique or judge me cuz I like to be secure....


when I sell (or buy) off OSA or armslist - arrange meeting show up - make deal - maybe BS a few - go on about my way.

if I don't feel right about any of it either I do some quick searching by name or contact info, bring a buddy, or call it off.

 

[cooljeff]

Well, I guess I can add 'neginfluence04' to my "Do Not Sell" list. Geez, get a life. If you want to play policeman or FFL, I suggest you go into those professional fields

But Glen to be fair, you don't play well with others!!!! LOl. Just kidding buddy.......

 

[jsl_pt]

When you sell a firearm to an OSA member, friend, or someone from armslist.com what steps do you take?

1) I prefer to meet at a local range for three reasons. The first being it's not odd seeing someone with a firearm in the parking lot. Second there are a lot of other armed individuals besides myself. Last but not least if the person wants to test the firearm they are more than welcome to on their own dime.

2) I never go unarmed (CC) or alone and I always bring at least two people with me.

3) I ask for an ID to make sure the individual I'm selling the firearm is of age to purchase said firearm (21 for handguns and 18 on all other firearms).

4) I remember the license plate of the vehicle that they drove and keep all info from our contact (cell phone, e-mail, ect)

Are there any other steps you guys think I should implore to make my transactions safer? I'm open to any suggestions and would like to know what others do during their face to face meets?

At least two other people with you? If I drive up to make a purchase and there's 3 or more people standing there I'm gonna keep on driving. Bringing a buddy if you want is fine, but getting up to 3-4 people then you yourself look like you are trying to be intimidating instead of cautious and would throw up red flags for me.