Private FTF Gun Sales

[jhood001]

3 way transaction, yes.. 3rd wheel, no

So you're saying it is okay if another gal just watches. I'm going to go upstairs and run this by management. Wish me luck.

[ChadAmberg]

Could you simply ask the buyer to fill out a Form 4473 for you and get a copy of their drivers license? At least you would have their signature and answers to the questions that every other gun dealer needs.

Considering how bad identity theft is anymore, why would anyone give out a copy of everything needed to ruin your credit forever?

[SideShow Bob]

Could you simply ask the buyer to fill out a Form 4473 for you and get a copy of their drivers license? At least you would have their signature and answers to the questions that every other gun dealer needs.

Sure, give me a filled out 4473, a copy of your DL. And your signature....... And how about your bank account and credit card number while you are at it ?...............

[def90]

Sure, give me a filled out 4473, a copy of your DL. And your signature....... And how about your bank account and credit card number while you are at it ?...............

Um.. all you need is the guys name on it, the answered questions stating that it is legal for them to buy the firearm and his signature.. who said anything about credit card numbers and bank accounts? I don't remember ever having to put any of that info on a 4473 anyway.

[Great-Kazoo]

Don't think anyone else has addressed your question.
http://www.ar-15.co/threads/77733-Private-FTF-Gun-Sales

[clublights]

Um.. all you need is the guys name on it, the answered questions stating that it is legal for them to buy the firearm and his signature.. who said anything about credit card numbers and bank accounts? I don't remember ever having to put any of that info on a 4473 anyway.

SSN Address DOB Name..... all you need to jack someones ID....

[SideShow Bob]

Um.. all you need is the guys name on it, the answered questions stating that it is legal for them to buy the firearm and his signature.. who said anything about credit card numbers and bank accounts? I don't remember ever having to put any of that info on a 4473 anyway.

Sarcasm intended, as mentioned in the post before mine, identity theft.
If you are that paranoid, have the buyer meet you at an FFL dealer, you pay the fee and have the dealer do a BGC on the buyer. Then in about a week you can sell the firearm to the buyer with confidence that there are no problems.

[ChunkyMonkey]

BOS is more than enough - I avoid this as hard as I could. 4473 asks for date of birth, ethnicity, place of birth.. more than enough info to pull one's credit w/o the SSN number. Furthermore, I see 4473 as 'an infringement' already.

If you cannot be an adult and trust the person you are about to transfer your firearm to, then don't! This is why I trade within the small circle within this forum. You want 4473, go to the damn dealer and pay transfer fee. You have no business collecting anyone's private info.

[Byte Stryke]

I always ask to look at a DL/ID and ask the obligatory "In all seriousness, is there any reason under federal, state or local laws you are prohibited from owning a firearm?"
I haven't had a "yes", so no worries. (Don't sell if they say yes, even jokingly)
Due diligence is all that is required.

[ccrain]

Don't think anyone else has addressed your question.
http://www.ar-15.co/threads/77733-Private-FTF-Gun-Sales

This was a great thread to read. Did not find it during my searches.

So basically, Seller Beware, FTF, public spot, backup person, look at the CDL, ask if eligible, oh, and double check on the forum for any feedback.

Good stuff. Thanks. I will be posting my "stuff" tomorrow...