Tn man killed during CRAIGSLIST firearms transaction

[Mama Bear]

Part of the reason I have three little rules about Craigslist. I only do Craigslist deals:

1. During daylight hours
2. In a public place
3. Armed.

Exactly! Honestly, I have bought and sold hundreds of items on craigslist and only once have I not felt safe. That was when we bought a truck from aurora. I follow all these rules, and I usually buy/sell kids stuff and furniture which is not usually expensive.

[HBARleatherneck]

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[ChunkyMonkey]

Am i the only who would reversed look up the name or phone number of the person? In today's age, unless if the other party has been living under the rock, you can look him/her up. County record is online - if they own their own home, phone number reverse, or simply by googling them.

Same thing w/ ebay, amazon auction etc.. if you phone number doesnt match your address.. no deal.

[Great-Kazoo]

If it's my number that came up on the roulette wheel of life, doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing. Go to a deal unarmed, shame on you.
Like buying a firearm, if you don't feel right about the phone call or internet communication, walk away.

[SuperiorDG]

Part of the reason I have three little rules about Craigslist. I only do Craigslist deals:

1. During daylight hours
2. In a public place
3. Armed.

4. body armor

[HBARleatherneck]

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[Uberjager]

For some reason I get more paranoid about buying than selling...

[Great-Kazoo]

4. body armor

Doesn't stop a fatal leg shot, or lucky head one either. If it gets to the point I need or have to wear body armor, something terribly wrong has happened. AND CL would be the least of my worries.

[sbouslog]

Sounds a little fishy. Why kill him and not take the guns? I bet there is more to this story.

[kwando]

Ive bought and sold thousands of dollars on CL... all have been in public places/banks. I even once sold a camera tripod to a gentleman that didn't even look at the tripod, took possession handed over cash and we talked for a bit and he left. I politely asked "aren't you going to check it out" he said "i trust you". Shocked!

I've had people ask to meet at my house, which I will NEVER do!