What would you do?

[CrufflerSteve]

I'd walk away. You now know he is no friend but it simply isn't worth getting into trouble over it. If I owed money to a friend, I'd be giving money back before even thinking of going out on the town.

You could make some sort of attempt to get a payment plan out of him and if he won't write him off as a lowlife scumbag mooch. Legal attempts to get it back are going to cost you money, time and aggravation. Other methods can end badly.

If the paperwork for the gun is in his name, sorry.

Steve

[sandman76]

I see that you want your money. If he is still someone you consider a friend maybe you could have a range session with him. Theres a chance he doesn't even have the rifle anymore. Be good to find that out.

If there is no action on his part to keep the friendship going then it would probably be best to write off the of the money and the friend. Fighting ovber a few hundred bucks just ain't worth it. JMO.

[islandermyk]

Sorry to hear about your situation. I agree with a lot of the post here... $200, a scope, and part of the rifle ain't worth any trouble... these things are something you can make back in no time! I hope that the rifle is under your name, cause I believe it is a felony if you tell the authorities that he stole it from you... that would make him shit his pants!
Good luck with your case... but IMHO, I would just move on and avoid this guy as he ain't worth another round of headache

[2008f450]

4 things I never loan out. Guns,guitars,money,and the wife. You will lose out almost everytime. Just my .02

[TFOGGER]

4 things I never loan out. Guns,guitars,money,and the wife. You will lose out almost everytime. Just my .02

almost...except the wife?

[hip55]

I would just ask him directly if he plans to pay you back the money and return your scope.

If he says yes, then ask him when he plans to do this.

If he says no, tell him to go eat his mother's biscuits and wash your hands of him.

[Zundfolge]

I would just ask him directly if he plans to pay you back the money and return your scope.

If he says yes, then ask him when he plans to do this.

If he says no, tell him to go eat his mother's biscuits and wash your hands of him.

^^This.

I'm not sure what you're trying to salvage ... his friendship isn't worth anything since he screwed you over a few bucks ... and you're probably not going to see the money back even with some effort.

It sucks but it is what it is.

[Monky]

So.. you loaned your friend money.. with no real 'date' to pay you back just 'when he could'.. now you're upset that he hasn't paid you back, but is enjoying his life.. I'm guessing w/o you being invited out?

The item purchased really is not relevant, unless it was purchased through an FFL in your name. Because a receipt would show you as the purchaser, and in turn you would have loaned the weapon to him for whatever purpose. Which he is now refusing to return, and it could be considered theft. If it was a private sale w/no record of who it was sold to, and he handed over the money..

You see where this is going.. you're better off taking it as a loss and a lesson. Any attempts w/o his knowledge and consent, of removing property from him is just going to get you into shit.. Go ahead.. enter his home when he's not there, remove a firearm... see where that gets you. Explain that to the LE/ATF/Judge as you're wearing an orange jump suit..

As has been said.. it's your word vs his right now. w/o any proof.

Oh .. and can I borrow some money to buy something...

Take it as a loss and a lesson.

[2008f450]

almost...except the wife?

yep couldnt lose her if i tried

[Mtn.man]

never loan out the Dog either.