Thanks for taking some time to try and clarify some things. I want to list a firearm for sale on ODT but wasn't sure on how to address this issue. Again, thanks and I'm sure I'm not the only one to benefit from the additional info.
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Do you pass on a good deal if it requires a Bill of Sale?
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I have no problem showing my DL to verify age and residency, and maybe a simple name and phone number, maybe. The one's that kill me are the ones that require a DL# and address, or copy of DL and copy of weapons permit. There was a post the other day that said, " It was sold, but I had to bail on a deal because the guy was shady, I mean, he didn't even want me to have a copy of his DL or give me his address." I replied that he could call me shady as well. In no way was I going to give a total stranger the directions on how to get my my wife and daughter sleep or where to come 'get his gun back', for a 5 finger discount. If it's an FFL, I don't mind at all.
If this was sprung on me at the last moment, and ask them to excuse me for a second, and run and get them a stool sample.
or maybe start meeting next to a cow pasture, so I can hop the fence and bring back a nice patty, and when that ask what it is, I'll say, "The same thing you just pulled, bull$hit"
or maybe start meeting next to a cow pasture, so I can hop the fence and bring back a nice patty, and when that ask what it is, I'll say, "The same thing you just pulled, bull$hit"
NO..I will not pass up a "deal",but I don't give out any #'s/address/etc! Newby to the ODT here..but no newby to buying/selling. I have NO problem with a BOS..I expect to sign one(for a firearm)..and expect a buyer to sign one(Signature only). I look at GADL at a minimum & I will have their cell#. That's all I ask for & all that is needed if there's a problem down the road. LEO can get all they need from that cell# & it's more than required by law. I did jot down a vehicle description+ tag# once...just because of the way they acted & how fast they wanted to leave! Call me what you want...but possessing(knowingly..or not) a shady/stolen firearm,that may have been involved in a crime/murder...and having NO documentation of who you got it from is just...DUMB..to put it mildly! Sleepr71
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Yeah it would be pretty dumb to knowingly a possess a stolen firearm. Not sure what a shady firearm is unless it is one that has spent its life under the shade of a tree and/or umbrella.
If you are in possession of stolen firearm unknowingly that little piece of paper, that is easily forged and/or made up, will do absolutely nothing to protect you. There is still something called a burden of proof, and they would have to prove you knowingly purchased a stolen firearm or used it in a crime.
Once again if you are truly that paranoid, do your transaction through an FFL because what's really DUMB is wasting your time scrawling a name and signature on a little piece of paper...
I've been hit with the surprise BOS a couple of times, I would prefer it buyer/seller let me know ahead of time so it wasn't a surprise but I really don't mind if it makes them feel better.
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That being said I would buy if it was cheaper but had Bos requirement.
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That being said I would buy if it was cheaper but had Bos requirement.
I have nothing to hide. A good deal is a good deal
I did recently list a couple guns for sale and asked for a BOS - and initially for a copy of their GWL. Once i got flamed for that (ahem), i did explain i wanted to SEE the GWL to make sure someone had passed a background - my comfort level.
Both buyers signed a BOS with the guns serial number and their name - no issues - they both thought it was a good idea. We signed 2 BOS, we each got a copy.
They both let me look at their GWL and DL.
I did refuse to sell to someone that did not have their GWL - they even suggested a friend with a GWL could buy it...and then......umm, no.
No issues, guns sold fast - your mileage may vary......
Both buyers signed a BOS with the guns serial number and their name - no issues - they both thought it was a good idea. We signed 2 BOS, we each got a copy.
They both let me look at their GWL and DL.
I did refuse to sell to someone that did not have their GWL - they even suggested a friend with a GWL could buy it...and then......umm, no.
No issues, guns sold fast - your mileage may vary......
My first buy had a BOS sprung on me. I was foolish enough to let him take a picture of my DL. Fortunately he let me take one of his also. Guess what...I was the victim of credit fraud about 6 months after the purchase and the only way the guy was caught was because I told the authorities about the transaction. Never ever ever ever again will I allow someone a copy of my information. You see my DL to see I am of age and a resident of GA. That is it. The end for me.
