How do I buy a used gun (not from a store)?

[needsomethingreliable]

Ok so I am thinking of buying a lightly used gun. from an indiana resident to an indiana resident(me).

1) So do I need to fill out paperwork?

2) I found this and have been told it is enough... http://www.northwestfirearms.com/misc/nwfa-bos.pdf

3) Who should I call to determine it is not stolen before purchasing?

4) Any other tips?

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

No paperwork is necessary in a private sale, although some people like to have it as a form of paper trail.

 

[EvilleDoug]

CYOA - That was told to me buy a wise man a long time ago. In case you don't know, it means Cover Your Own A**. You, IMO, should want some kind of paper work, just in case. You never know what someone will sale under the guise of being honest.

Point - Be careful, there are plenty of good, honest people out there, but the one time you think it's cool, you will get burned.

Good luck, and make sure you come back and let us know what you got.

Doug

 

[DRob]

CYA

No paperwork is necessary in a private sale, although some people like to have it as a form of paper trail.

A paper trail is exactly what it is but I prefer calling it covering my rear end whether I'm buying or selling. If a guy balks at paperwork, the deal is off!

 

[target64]

1)The individual that is making the sale as well as yourself decide the terms and conditions of the sale.( Bill of sale,LTCH, DL#, first born....whatever is wanted)
2)If you want, have your local PD run the serial numbers to check to see if it is stolen. (I would suggest that this occur prior to your purchase)

 

[Ol' Wiley]

2)If you want, have your local PD run the serial numbers to check to see if it is stolen. (I would suggest that this occur prior to your purchase)

+1

You never know... and they might not know.

 

[needsomethingreliable]

Ok, thanks for the great information. I will get a bill of sale and call the police in advance to check if it is stolen.

 

[marv]

Pay the guy, shake hands and go shootin'.

 

[IndyMonkey]

Pay the guy, shake hands and go shootin'.

+1

 

[TripleL]

Personally, I prefer to buy from an INGO member although that's not an absolute guarantee.

When I checked with the Sheriff's Dept. about a handgun sometime ago, I was told that unless it was reported in the same county they would not have a record of it. Prior to my calling them, I called the local police department, the state police and the BATF. I just got referred to the next agency so I gave up.

When I sell a handgun, I always have a Bill of Sale/Transfer of Ownership signed by both parties.

 

[NateIU10]

Pay the guy, shake hands and go shootin'.

+1

 

[CSK22]

As all above have stated, you are fine to go, pay him, take his gun, and go have fun.

However, I would recommend doing it in a semi public place(not in a store, maybe a parking lot though), if you do it at your house or his, there is always a chance you could get robbed. Better safe then sorry, can't trust some of the crazies, this person may not have a gun at all and is trying to set you up where he knows you have money to steal.

 

[00BlasterResto]

Pay the guy, shake hands and go shootin'.

Another --- Thats how I do it. To be honest, about the most info I ever got was peoples INGO names. The law is the law, a good hand shake would cover it!
I just picked one up local, I think his phone # might still be on my caller ID.

 

[femurphy77]

You go up to 38th and sherman, wad of unmarked twenties, look for Jamal, black hoodie that says F*** you pig! on the back, tell him Tyrone sent you!!!! If you get busted, don't rat out the homies or we gonna hafta bust a cap in you a**!

 

[CountryBoy19]

Pay the guy, shake hands and go shootin'.

+1
That is how I've ALWAYS done it. One time I had a fellow INGO member ask to see my LTCH when buying a handgun, but that was it, and a guy from another forum ask to see ID for proof of age (I was only 19 at that time).

I've never written a bill of sale for a FTF purchase and probably never will unless the seller wants to do one. IMHO, it's just not needed.

 

[bigman502]

I have always believed why would you do any paperwork on a gun if you dont have to.I enjoy not having a gun in my name because it is my right to.There is no law saying that you have to fill out paperwork on a gun and as long as you are an upstanding citizen you will probley not even be charged with a crime if you are caught with a stolen gun if you are honest with the police department

 

[theweakerbrother]

How to buy a used gun?

Pay in cash.

 

[Glock19Dude]

NO paperwork is necessary. I just went through this last Dec. I sold one of my handguns to a friend and we wanted to make sure it was done legally. I called the local sherrif and they didn't know. So they told me to call the FBI in Indy, they said they weren't 100% positive on the rules. THEN they referred me to the ATF in Indy (very polite and helpful) who told me no paperwork is necessary, but it would be a good idea to make a "bill of sale" and put the guns' serial # on the paper with basic info about both parties and have both parties sign it as well. The ATF agent said as long as the person I was selling it to didn't have any felonies it was ok. I know him because he's my friend, but if I were to sell to someone else how would I know if they had a felony??? IMO Indiana has some gun policies that need to be changed.

 

[eldirector]

I know him because he's my friend, but if I were to sell to someone else how would I know if they had a felony???

Ask to see his LTCH. Can't have one with a felony.

IMO Indiana has some gun policies that need to be changed.

Ain't that the truth!

 

[HICKMAN]

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