What do I need to know to sell one of my Pistols?

airbornerangerboogie · April 30th, 2007, 06:42 PM

I live in Texas and am selling one of my guns to another individual. What do I need to know? I see the term face to face (ftf), but no mention of using an FFL. Am I required to go through an FFL to sell to another person?

blueyedevil · April 30th, 2007, 06:48 PM

I don't know your state laws, but generally No, it's not required to use an FFL for a private sale. However, it is illegal to knowingly sell a firearm to someone who you have reason to believe is prohibited from owning one (straw purchase). If you don't know the person you're selling to it's never a bad Idea to use an FFL from a CYA standpoint. Though you may be safe criminally you never know what kind of civil liability risk you're running in our modern litigious society.

retsupt99 · April 30th, 2007, 08:09 PM

I would never sell to someone I do not know!
If the person has a CCW, even better...I would only cell to individuals I know or through a trusted friend knows the individual very well.

I would make a copy of ID, and get a signature attesting to what was purchased...include cost, serieal numbers, date, etc...

I have plenty of friends, both LEO and non-LEO to whom I could sell weapons, I would never 'advertise' my desire to sell a gun...word of mouth only!

And...check your individual state laws carefully...ask a local FFL!

OMO

ret

Pete · April 30th, 2007, 08:44 PM

I remember hearing that some people only FTF with people who are prepared to show a DL to the seller. No copies made or anything but if someone is prepared to show you an official ID they are more trustworthy than those who refuse.
Obviously it is not in any way anything approaching a legally binding and foolproof procedure but it will sort wheat from chaff.

YMMV.

AutoFan · May 2nd, 2007, 03:20 PM

If it is to an individual in another state, you have to use an FFL.

April 30th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#1
airbornerangerboogie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 458	What do I need to know to sell one of my Pistols? I live in Texas and am selling one of my guns to another individual. What do I need to know? I see the term face to face (ftf), but no mention of using an FFL. Am I required to go through an FFL to sell to another person? __________________ “Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.” Jame Dean *Phil (NRA Member and Vietnam Vet)* ------------- My CCW ---------------- S&W 1911PD (Gunsite Edition) Kimber CDP II Ultra Springfield Armory EMP 9mm

April 30th, 2007, 08:09 PM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 15,607	I Would Use Common Sense and Caution... I would never sell to someone I do not know! If the person has a CCW, even better...I would only cell to individuals I know or through a trusted friend knows the individual very well. I would make a copy of ID, and get a signature attesting to what was purchased...include cost, serieal numbers, date, etc... I have plenty of friends, both LEO and non-LEO to whom I could sell weapons, I would never 'advertise' my desire to sell a gun...word of mouth only! And...check your individual state laws carefully...ask a local FFL! OMO ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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April 30th, 2007, 06:48 PM	#2
blueyedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 616	I don't know your state laws, but generally No, it's not required to use an FFL for a private sale. However, it is illegal to knowingly sell a firearm to someone who you have reason to believe is prohibited from owning one (straw purchase). If you don't know the person you're selling to it's never a bad Idea to use an FFL from a CYA standpoint. Though you may be safe criminally you never know what kind of civil liability risk you're running in our modern litigious society.

April 30th, 2007, 08:44 PM	#4
Pete Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,572	I remember hearing that some people only FTF with people who are prepared to show a DL to the seller. No copies made or anything but if someone is prepared to show you an official ID they are more trustworthy than those who refuse. Obviously it is not in any way anything approaching a legally binding and foolproof procedure but it will sort wheat from chaff. YMMV.

May 2nd, 2007, 03:20 PM	#5
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 954	If it is to an individual in another state, you have to use an FFL.