Firearm Transactions and Bill of Sale, CWP, Driver's License........

[Outdoor0518]

What if anything is required by law to legally transfer ownership of a firearm, specifically a handgun? Why do some sellers ask for ID or CWP? What is the benefit?
Just had a seller omit the fact that they required a CWP in their ad, didn't mention it until we contacted by phone. Kind of a waste of time, but got me to wondering why its even a concern in the first place.
Any thoughts?

 

[NWSharpshooter]

Same reason I won't sell to women named Linda. Sellers preference.

 

[MILSURP Collector]

You should ensure the person is a resident of your state. If not the transfer should go through an FFL.

I ask to see Drivers license because it could be a Fed!

A GWL means you probably aren't prohibited from owning a weapon. Checking is due diligence.

Many felons probably buy through private sales.

JMHO

 

[NWSharpshooter]

You should ensure the person is a resident of your state. If not the transfer should go through an FFL.

I ask to see Drivers license because it could be a Fed!

A GWL means you probably aren't prohibited from owning a weapon. Checking is due diligence.

Many felons probably buy through private sales.

JMHO

Felons steal guns or buy them from other felons. They don't pay retail.

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Felons steal guns or buy them from other felons. They don't pay retail.

The jerk they caught running guns up to NYC bought some locally I think.

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

Some people are paranoid and some ain't. Sometimes you can be buying a gun from and individual who bought it new and filled out the 4473. That person may want legal or maybe semi legal proof that they no longer own said gun. I kinda understand that. But if it's a Hi Point that's had three previous ODT owners I really don't see the point in asking for all the info and a BOS.

 

[Ken Ford]

The jerk they caught running guns up to NYC bought some locally I think.

He bought most of them from one person...

 

[NWSharpshooter]

The jerk they caught running guns up to NYC bought some locally I think.

He wasn't a felon. He was committing a felony, but he was not a convicted felon. Nobody who sold to him did anything illegal. Even had he been a convicted felon nobody who sold to him would have done anything illegal.

 

[CQB27]

The jerk they caught running guns up to NYC bought some locally I think.

He wasn't a felon, was a GA resident, and over 21. He may have even had a Weapons Permit, I don't know?

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Just proof you can't be too careful. Anyone who asked to see his ID and Ga Weapons Carry License did due diligence.

What if he were a felon and you didn't ask to see anything?

Might need a lawyer. You can not be too careful especially under the current administration.