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Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:40 pm
by pbwalker
flb_78 wrote:SenileDavid wrote:Personally, I would have an FFL transfer the purchase. This way there is documentation of the transaction and the buyer would need to pass the FBI NICS background check.
Why? If the buyer has a CHL, they have already passed a more rigorous background check then any FFL can do.
It's overkill and if someone wanted to do one, I'd pass on the purchase.
Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:43 pm
by amber
RPB wrote:amber wrote:G192627 wrote:I'm selling a Glock to another individual. I want to make sure I have proper documentation in case down the line I have to prove I sold it.
What will pass as proof?
A bill of sale can be faked. Videotape the transaction.
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ID cards can be faked too ...
besides videotaping, require a DNA sample

To prove who bought it, a DNA sample would be extra evidence. That's a good idea if the buyer will give it but you can videotape without consent. Stores do it all the time.
Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:45 pm
by JNMAR
pbwalker wrote:I don't require anything. If you have a TX DL, just show me you have it and we're good. All this other stuff is unnecessary IMO...
pbwalker wrote:It's overkill and if someone wanted to do one, I'd pass on the purchase.

Oh and don't forget to show me the MONEY.
Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:58 pm
by .45mac.40
Oh and don't forget to show me the MONEY.

BUT ....
How do you know, tha' money is good ??
Mac
Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:15 pm
by OldCannon
RPB wrote:amber wrote:G192627 wrote:I'm selling a Glock to another individual. I want to make sure I have proper documentation in case down the line I have to prove I sold it.
What will pass as proof?
A bill of sale can be faked. Videotape the transaction.
.
ID cards can be faked too ...
besides videotaping, require a DNA sample


Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:02 am
by Mike1951
Whatever you decide, don't spring it on the buyer at the last minute. Discuss it before meeting.
Many object to even a bill of sale, and your buyer may walk away.
Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:00 am
by JNMAR
.45mac.40 wrote:
Oh and don't forget to show me the MONEY.

BUT ....
How do you know, tha' money is good ??
Mac
dang...I spoze deep down inside I always knew that might be a problem, hence mine aren't for sale...no paperwork, videos, DNA, or gold bars are needed

Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:23 am
by USA1
I will sell a gun only after the buyer has passed a thorough background investigation, signed a contract drawn up by my attorneys, and placed his/her hand on the Bible and swear not to perform any illegal activities.
But seriously, show me the money and that's good enough for me, but if something
doesn't feel right or the buyer has out of state license plates ect, I'll find another buyer.
Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:43 am
by RPB
USA1 wrote:I will sell a gun only after the buyer has passed a thorough background investigation, signed a contract drawn up by my attorneys, and placed his/her hand on the Bible and swear not to perform any illegal activities.
But seriously, show me the money and that's good enough for me, but if something
doesn't feel right or the buyer has out of state license plates ect, I'll find another buyer.
Cool, you have a Bible with a built-in fingerprint scanner too?

Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:49 am
by USA1
RPB wrote:USA1 wrote:I will sell a gun only after the buyer has passed a thorough background investigation, signed a contract drawn up by my attorneys, and placed his/her hand on the Bible and swear not to perform any illegal activities.
But seriously, show me the money and that's good enough for me, but if something
doesn't feel right or the buyer has out of state license plates ect, I'll find another buyer.
Cool, you have a Bible with a built-in fingerprint scanner too?

No, but I like the way you think.

Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:08 pm
by Cobra Medic
When the gun store wouldn't sign my bill of sale for the gun I was trading in, I knew they were up to no good. They want me to sign their form but they won't sign mine? Something fishy with that so I backed out of the sale.
Re: Selling a gun. What info should I collect as proof of sa
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:13 pm
by Mike1951
Cobra Medic wrote:When the gun store wouldn't sign my bill of sale for the gun I was trading in, I knew they were up to no good. They want me to sign their form but they won't sign mine? Something fishy with that so I backed out of the sale.
Probably a wise move since dealers can/will only give you a fraction of what it's worth.