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bigmountainskiercfg:
I had a question maybe someone wiser can shed some light on. I bought 3 guns all the same model as an investment as i got a screaming deal on them. I took one out shooting with a couple buddies plinking at cans.  Long story short the want to get something similar to mine?  What are the rules on selling a rifle when you have only had it a few days? I would guess they would want new the new ones that haven't been shot?  I've only sold used rifles before and I'm don't want to break any laws ????

whatsit:
As long as your friends can legally own the rifles you are selling them, the amount of time you owned them before selling them shouldn't matter. I don't remember reading anything about how long a gun has to sit in your possession.

If you're worried about it being seen as a straw purchase, this situation wouldn't fall under that term as long as you confirm that the purchasers are allowed to own the firearms. It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to write up a receipt and ask them both to get a handgun purchase permit from the sheriff. That way you can be sure they pass a background check. Bedsides, what's a little background check between friends, right? :)

bigmountainskiercfg:
Straw purchases that's the term I couldn't remember, thanks.  I know one of them can buy a gun for sure as he bought a nice shotgun just a little bit ago. Would you go through an FFL to e safe?  Had the guns 3 days is all.  I've known them for quite some time. Stand up guys in dental school that have to pass a back ground check to stay enrolled.

FarmerRick:
No reason not to sell the guns to them as long as they are not a prohibited person. Ten minutes or ten years after you bought the guns, doesn't matter.

Any other paperwork or whatever is your choice, but is not required at all.

whatsit:

--- Quote from: bigmountainskiercfg on November 20, 2012, 08:22:48 AM ---Straw purchases that's the term I couldn't remember, thanks.  I know one of them can buy a gun for sure as he bought a nice shotgun just a little bit ago. Would you go through an FFL to e safe?  Had the guns 3 days is all.  I've known them for quite some time. Stand up guys in dental school that have to pass a back ground check to stay enrolled.

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Using an FFL is optional. The FFL will most certainly perform a background check.

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