I have never made one and won't buy from anyone who does in a private sale. However, its just preference to me. If it makes you feel better, go for it.
I don't. When I'm selling I usually ask in the add to see Indiana ID and LTCH, but I dont normally ask for it when we meet. I assume that since they were willing to do the sale with that stipulation, that they had it. I have yet to feel the need to insult someone and ask if they were legal, but I would if I felt it was necessary, then again I would probably just not do the sale if I was uncomfortable.
I don't. When I'm selling I usually ask in the add to see Indiana ID and LTCH, but I dont normally ask for it when we meet. I assume that since they were willing to do the sale with that stipulation, that they had it. I have yet to feel the need to insult someone and ask if they were legal, but I would if I felt it was necessary, then again I would probably just not do the sale if I was uncomfortable.
I'm the opposite. Documents are too easily forged to be of any value to a person not trained in the art of detecting them so I ask them if they are legal. One guy was "on his way to Illionois" after buying my pistol so I did look at his DL to make sure it was from Indiana.
Yes and no. If it is a Curio or Relic (more than 50 years old). I have to have either the sellers name and address or a copy of his C&R license to enter the information in my "Bound Book". If it is a sale or purchase of a non Curio or Relic Gun, I am not required to do anything.
If the gun I am selling was originally purchased through a recorded transaction (i.e. a gun store), I will typically whip up a quick bill of sale that basically says I <insert your name here> sell <whatever gun and serial #> to <insert buyers name here> on <date> (Both parties sign at the bottom).
I know it's not required but if the gun is used in a crime down the road, I don't want any reason for the police to be looking at me because of it. This way i can say look, i sold it to this person on this date.. Here is the bill of sale. Sounds a whole lot better than uhh.. I sold it to some guy... Can't remember when... I think he was white, medium build... Brown hair..
If the gun I am selling was originally purchased through a recorded transaction (i.e. a gun store), I will typically whip up a quick bill of sale that basically says I <insert your name here> sell <whatever gun and serial #> to <insert buyers name here> on <date> (Both parties sign at the bottom).
I know it's not required but if the gun is used in a crime down the road, I don't want any reason for the police to be looking at me because of it. This way i can say look, i sold it to this person on this date.. Here is the bill of sale. Sounds a whole lot better than uhh.. I sold it to some guy... Can't remember when... I think he was white, medium build... Brown hair..