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m0par:
What are the legal issues with a non-licensee (no FFL) getting a table at a gun show and offering a number of firearms for sale? I'm just talking one or two shows, but possibly around 30 firearms.

I see a relocation in the not too distant future, and am thinking of getting rid of a good percentage of my stuff, firearms included.

I know I can't be "in the business", and of course that is intentionally vague so that the powers that be can decide on a whim exactly what it means. Does anyone have experience selling a number of firearms at a show as a private individual?

Better just to put 'em on gunbroker a couple at a time, or put 'em on consignment with a dealer?

RobertH:
i think this is right... just make sure you see their Driver's license and Firearm Purchase Certificate or CCW.  that makes sure they are not a felon.  a bill of sale is also a good idea, but not required.  someone correct me if i'm wrong.

doing gunbroker and shipping them is kind of a pain, FTF is a lot easier and quicker.  consignment through a dealer is ok, but you will lose a lot in fees and they may not want to take all 30 or even 10.  thats a lot of extra paperwork and waiting, but YMMV.


BUT.... what stuff are you selling exactly.... i mean, the members here would love to get the first shot.

i, personally, like to collect Cobray stuff.  you know, just sayin'   ;D

FarmerRick:

--- Quote from: RobertH on April 17, 2014, 08:44:37 AM ---i think this is right... just make sure you see their Driver's license and Firearm Purchase Certificate or CCW.  that makes sure they are not a felon.  a bill of sale is also a good idea, but not required.  someone correct me if i'm wrong.

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That's all I would do when I set up at gun shows. I bought a cheap little receipt book at Office Depot to give buyers a receipt if they wanted one, which wasn't very often.

Be sure to transfer through an FFL at the show if the buyer is from out of state for long guns, or if you are selling handguns it would need to ship to a FFL in their home state.

shooter:
keep a written book, if you still have the original receipts, write them down in the book, or guess at what the price is,  your price you bought then at has to be higher than what you are selling them for, wink! wink!

   the book will have guns listed, what you paid for them, and what you sell them for, as long as you arnt making money, you are not dealing in firerarms,   you should be safe that way. also as others say,.  see a permit and get a signed receipt.


  ALOS!!!  list them here, Im always looking for new toys.

FarmerRick:

--- Quote from: shooter on April 17, 2014, 10:17:27 AM ---keep a written book, if you still have the original receipts, write them down in the book, or guess at what the price is,  your price you bought then at has to be higher than what you are selling them for, wink! wink!

   the book will have guns listed, what you paid for them, and what you sell them for, as long as you arnt making money, you are not dealing in firerarms,   you should be safe that way. also as others say,.  see a permit and get a signed receipt.


  ALOS!!!  list them here, Im always looking for new toys.

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None of that is necessary for selling part of a private gun collection.

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