selling

[theGinsue]

I'm going to give you the information as *I* understand it. Please note that I am not a lawyer or expert in CO law pertaining to the sale or transfer of firearms.

First thing you need to know is the MINIMUM rules for a face-to-face (FTF) sale among non-FFL licensees.
- The buyer must be at least 18 years old for long guns (rifles/shotguns) and 21 years of age for handguns.
- The buyer must be a resident of the state of CO
- The seller must have no reason to believe that the buyer is prohibited from purchasing/owning/possessing a firearm.

Now, as the seller, you have the option of adding to the minimum requirements. You need to be aware that for every requirement you add over and above what is required will significantly decrease the potential buyers because a lot of folks (myself included) don't wish to deal with the extras requirements. A couple of those extra requirements that we see from time-to-time are:
- The seller requesting to see or obtain a copy of the buyers CO Drivers License.
- The seller creating a written and buyer-signed Bill of Sale (BoS).

PLEASE NOTE: Any time you have a firearm (or any other item for that matter) for sale or trade you MUST, at the time of posting the item(s) for sale/trade, identify the terms of transfer that you require. DO NOT blind-side a potential buyer 1/2 way through the process or even at the agreed upon time of transfer. If you want something above and beyond what is required by law, you need to let prospective buyers know this at the start of the process so they will know if it is worth their effort to pursue. Failure to abide by this will certainly guarantee that you will incur the wrath of most members of this site!

[Graves]

Tom nailed it

[Nobama2012]

Perfect, I appreciate all the answers especially Ginsue's in depth answer, now one more question if something does happen and I followed all the rules can I be held responsible? Has there ever been a case like that? I don't mean to be overly paranoid, just curious, thanks again.

[newracer]

A private seller can sell a handgun to anyone 18 and over, not 21.

[theGinsue]

A private seller can sell a handgun to anyone 18 and over, not 21.

You're absolutely right. I got so used to the rules for buying from an FFL.
Thanks for catching that!

Perfect, I appreciate all the answers especially Ginsue's in depth answer, now one more question if something does happen and I followed all the rules can I be held responsible? Has there ever been a case like that? I don't mean to be overly paranoid, just curious, thanks again.

Keep in mind that you can always be charged for just about anything. I've never heard of anyone facing more than just a bit of inconvenience if they followed the rules.

Now, in regards to the "in depth answer" - I'm notorious for being a bit verbose (long-winded). It's the Irish "gift of gab" curse!

[Nobama2012]

Right on Guys, I appreciate it thanks Ginsue, anyone interested in a bad ass shotgun? Will be up shortly

[4gunfun]

FTF no paperwork right?

[pickenup]

Yup, as a "private party" you can sell ANY gun to anyone 18 and over. Handgun or rifle.

And as theGinsue said, any paperwork will stop a sale with many of us.

I PM's someone selling something, and asked if he required any paperwork, since he DID NOT list it in his ad. He said he did. Stopped the negotiations right then and there for me. He should of had his requirements in his ad.

Can I pass a background check. Yup. Have before.
Will I, or involve any paperwork for a "private sale"? Nope, no more.
My loss, but I can be stubborn that way.

[theGinsue]

I PM's someone selling something, and asked if he required any paperwork, since he DID NOT list it in his ad. He said he did. Stopped the negotiations right then and there for me. He should of had his requirements in his ad.

I seem to recall someone on this site who, about a year ago, arrived at the predetermined time/place for a sale when the seller revealed his paperwork requirements. The buyer had to drive some distance to get to the location for the purchase and left quite angry without buying anything.

Can I pass a background check. Yup. Have before.
Will I, or involve any paperwork for a "private sale"? Nope, no more.
My loss, but I can be stubborn that way.

+1 I'm exactly the same way.

[sniper_tim]

Totally agreed, when selling/buying private party, don't expect to show or prove anything, except age (18+ for any firearm). HOWEVER, if I'm selling and you look/seem wrong for the sale, i'll walk and you get nothing, even if you have double asking price (ie: you walk up and mention you just got that teardrop tat in prison, etc). It's within my right (despite how far you have driven). Finally, i've never heard of anyone actually being able to prove/sue/win case against someone who sold firearm to someone who commited crime (doesn't mean it hasn't happened). However, you can sue anyone for anything! If you felt comfortable with the sale and it was within the law, why should you worrry?

cheers,
Tim