Why is it "usually not a bad idea" to record information about a person when selling a firearm that you, as the seller, are not legally obligated to do?It's legal to sell to a person 18 years or older as long as they are not prohibited from owning a firearm. By law you don't HAVE to record the persons info but it's not a bad idea, "usually" as long as they have an Indiana drivers lic and a gun permit they are good to go. Word of advice, if it feels "hinky" don't sell it, not worth the possible headaches.
Why is it "usually not a bad idea" to record information about a person when selling a firearm that you, as the seller, are not legally obligated to do?
Gun registration would certainly take care of everyone's concerns.
I get that, to cover your a$$ explanation. What I was referring to was why it is "usually not a bad idea." Either it is or it isn't. If you only record information for some of your firearm sales that doesn't make sense.So when ATF shows up at your doorstep five years from now after the gun has been used to kill a family, you will have a bill of sale leading law enforcement to the next owner so they can continue their trace, and showing you no longer own the gun. Some people think this is the proper and decent thing to do. Other people worry about privacy, the government getting involved and keeping records. I think one needs to follow one's conscience. I am not advocating either position.
Also, it shows you have performed due diligence in not selling a firearm to a prohibited person. But ID checks and bills of sale are not required.
That's the easiest one! If I don't believe the buyer is a prohibited person,... then I "have no reason to believe the buyer is a prohibited person"!Slawburger gave you the proper legalese. You should bookmark the Indiana Code for future reference. It isn't a fun read, but you really should go through it at least once. That said, the minimum requirements for a person-to-person handgun sale in Indiana are:
Many people will ask to see buyer's drivers license to verify the first two requirements. Private citizens don't have any easy way to check the last requirement. .
- The buyer needs to be at least 18.
- Both the buyer and seller are from Indiana. If either is from outside the state, the sale must go through an FFL.
- You have no reason to believe the buyer is a prohibited person (felon, etc).
How does writing down the buyers info. "show you have performed due diligence"? Prohibited people can still have a drivers license and/or a LTCH.So when ATF shows up at your doorstep five years from now after the gun has been used to kill a family, you will have a bill of sale leading law enforcement to the next owner so they can continue their trace, and showing you no longer own the gun. Some people think this is the proper and decent thing to do. Other people worry about privacy, the government getting involved and keeping records. I think one needs to follow one's conscience. I am not advocating either position.
Also, it shows you have performed due diligence in not selling a firearm to a prohibited person. But ID checks and bills of sale are not required.
BINGO!Gun registration would certainly take care of everyone's concerns.
Why is it "usually not a bad idea" to record information about a person when selling a firearm that you, as the seller, are not legally obligated to do?
I agree! That's an excellent idea!Gun registration would certainly take care of everyone's concerns.