Asked to return pistol purchase

[Petro_58]

Don't get the OP scared over nothing. He's not in any possible legal trouble. He purchased it in good faith from a licensed FFL, and filled out the proper paperwork. He's covered. Only the dealer has his tail hanging in the wind.

Not trying to Scare anyone. I don't mean he is in Jepardy of Charges, I mean Jepardy of Loss of the Weapon and out his Money. I'm not an attorney, although there are some here on the Board. Yes I would say common sense Law he's in the Clear, but as pertaining to REAL Laws on the Books, I wouldn't be so sure. Like I said it could get to be a Sticky situation. So either Consult a REAL attorney to make sure of the Concequiences, Make a Deal for Return, Keep the Gun and Face a Possible loss. Those are the only choices I see.

 

[Zeeman]

Well, I hope the OP is well on his way to getting satisfaction. Sounds like a huge mess. I definitely would not like a business telling me what I had to do, and I would want to do the 'right' thing. The right thing to me would be something I could live with, and that differs for each individual. If it were me, I would want to feel completely comfortable in knowing what the complete, true story was behind the gun. That might have an influence on whether or not I was even willing to return it. There is a lot of potential here for hurt: The OP could possibly be out a gun he really loves, the gun shop owner could loose his license, the original owner could be someone other than the kid, etc. Having thought about all that kind of stuff, If I decided it was the right thing to do to return the gun, now the OP has to decide how angry he is with the gun store for treating him wrong and demanding something be returned. If I knew the gun was not stolen, I would find a gun I wanted, and tell the gun shop owner I would trade for that particular gun. It would be up to the gun shop owner to get the gun. I would not take cash unless I needed it. I would want the replacement gun. This does not seem to much to ask from a shop owner who really seams to want the gun back for whatever reason. It could be to re-sell, or it could be to save his business. Either way, him buying a replacement gun, even at 2 or 10 times the original cost, would seem to be a small price to pay to get satisfaction from whomever it is he's looking to get satisfaction from. Now, the last thing I would consider would be this: Usually when a business screws up, they will try to do something to make the situation right in order to keep your business. I don't think something along these lines would be a bad idea at all. I'm done.

 

[2005Redfire6]

Like others mentioned I wouldn't return it unless there was a replacement in hand.

 

[TxBoyX2]

He's got the dealer over a barrel. I'd go for a nice AR, or something else really nice from the showroom.

 

[utvoz]

I'd charge a $200 return fee to make up the difference.

 

[rOmiLaYu]

I have the perfect solution and here is the # to call to get this resolved in your favor at once.... oh wait a minute I see you wanted laxguy and hasslehoff to tell you what is what.

Sorry, didn't mean to intrude....

I had the same thought. GLWS!

 

[b-dubya]

If they don't have a comparable replacement I would ask for something in the $600 to $800 range. Be sure to use a voice recorder to document the agreement with the gun store. I would get the reimbursement first before returning the MKII, disassembled of course.

 

[Bypass]

Those numbers don't seem to add up...

If he's over 21 now, two years ago he was 19.

19 year olds are not minors and can legally own a handgun if I'm not mistaken...

Yep. same thing I was thinking.

 

[Barton72]

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[ramair6speed]

tell him youll trade for a Barrett 50 cal