I hate to bother people with this but...

[Tru3Flight91]

I have read through a couple of threads on this incredible site and am still left with what I feel is a pretty big issue.

My question pertains to the purchase of a handgun, in Indiana, by an individual under the age of 21.

From what I've gathered I have concluded that private sales are in fact authorized but sales from FFL's are not. What I'm asking is if every gun shop/dealer in Indiana has/is required to have an FFL?

And if they are where else could one go to purchase a handgun. Are private sales made at most gun shows?

Thank you for any help and/or reply. I am grateful that there is a community of people out there are ready and willing to discuss and tackle such issues. Thank you.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Yes, any official retailer of firearms had better have an FFL.

 

[Integraholic]

All gun shops need an FFL. Private party do not. You can find people selling guns online as well. After you become a member here with 50 QUALITY posts, you can start using our classifieds section. You can use Hoosier Topics anytime you like, but you'll get a lot more honest people here.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Good first post...

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Yes, many private sales happen at gun shows and on forums such as this one in the classified sections.

There are already some threads about this topic previously. The search engine isn't the best () but read through and you'll find good stuff.

Here's one that describes the laws in Indiana...

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...e_flier_of_indiana_s_gun_laws_summarized.html

It references the fact that you must be over 18 to buy a handgun in a private sale.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Private sales are typically conducted through individuals who know each other personally, classified ads, or at gun shows. There are only very limited circumstances where an FFL could sell something privately. If you're operating a business that sells guns in anyway, you better have an FFL and in the state of Indiana, a license to retail handguns.

 

[ATM]

...where else could one go to purchase a handgun. Are private sales made at most gun shows?

Some private sales at gun shows but many with tables there will be FFL dealers as well.
Internet classifieds within your state.
Local newspaper classifieds.
Bulletin boards at workplace, local gun shops or ranges.

Stick around and read the rules here as INGO has a very active classified section.

 

[Tru3Flight91]

Thank you all for your replies. With the FFL issue I figured as much, just didn't think it would hurt to ask anyway. Secondly, thanks for pointing out the Classifieds on the site, didn't know they had existed (was to busy reading threads in the concealed carry section).

Once again, thank you all.