Armslist sting . . . we'll probably start seeing this here after July 1st

[Clint45]

http://www.armslist.com/posts/1222604/chicago-illinois-rifles-for-sale--beware-of-the-cook-county-sheriff



For Sale: BEWARE OF THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF

Price:$223.00
Seller:
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Listed On:Saturday, March 09, 2013Listed In:RiflesLocation: Cook County, Chicago, Illinois - Map
Firearm Type: Rifle Flag |
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http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_8_23/51...ave_Begun.html



BEWARE OF THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF

I had a rifle on armslist that I was looking to dump, nothing important. When I received a email from a buyer telling me they wanted to purchase the rifle. We exchanged phone numbers. I received a text last friday asking me to meet the buyer. I was working, but wasn't busy.

They wanted to meet in Oak Park, I said NO WAY.

They recommended a different spot. I agreed, the Portillos on Roosevelt and DesPlanes. There is a gun range a couple of blocks from there that I thought would be a better place but, it was Friday and I was more afraid of rush hour then I was of the location.

Long story short, it smelled and looked wrong. the car was a pick up with black windows. I'm thinking gangbanger. When I pull up two guys get out of the car, but they are both older white guys. They didn't match the car. They look over the rifle, but when it comes time to sign the paper work, the guy doesn't have a FOID card. He tells me he has a domestic arrest.

I tell him I can't sell him the rifle, he offers more money, I reject his offer. He keeps try. I keep saying NO.

Next thing I know, there are 50 cops surrounding me, they are searching my car, and handcuffing me and toss me in the back of a car.

Within 15 minutes I'm in the Maywood sheriff station. They are asking where I live, how many guns do I own, how many I've sold. The experience was rough and distressing. I didn't want to answer any questions.
All I can think is that I'm in handcuffs for some reason, did I break a law I wasn't aware of. If I answer a question wrong I end up in a jump suit.

Turns out, I didn't break any laws. They want me to give them information that I didn't have. I almost had a heart attack. I walked out an hour later with my rifle.

What the bloody hell was that. Is this how we threat citizens when political fortunes are on the line. It took me a week before I had the nerve to post on this site. I use be mad at people who refused to sell to cook county residents. Now I understand, its not worth it.

How native was I, be-careful. FTF is hard enough without having to worry about bogus stings.

[ChunkyMonkey]

That part of the country is a lost cause.

[Zundfolge]

That part of the country is a lost cause.

Yeah, but I guarantee you there will be similar stings in Denver this summer.

[kidicarus13]

Yeah, but I guarantee you there will be similar stings in Denver this summer.

I would agree, some agency will try to see what's available out there after July 1. Although a lot of people are paranoid about this currently happening I am unaware of any gun buy stings that have occurred in the metro area. Feel free to enlighten me if I am wrong.

[Clint45]

I would agree, some agency will try to see what's available out there after July 1. Although a lot of people are paranoid about this currently happening I am unaware of any gun buy stings that have occurred in the metro area. Feel free to enlighten me if I am wrong.

That is because private party transactions are still legal here. In Illinois both parties need a FOID card or it is a felony. In NY both parties need a NYS Pistol Permit to transfer a handgun and they have an AWB and hi-cap mag ban. After July 1st, Colorado will require BGC for private party transactions and hi-cap mags will be banned.

[MrPrena]

Sounds like that letter/essay was written BY COOK CO. Sheriff's office.

[blacklabel]

We'll be seeing this in just a few short months.

[brokenscout]

It's already happening here, trust your gut.

[kidicarus13]

It's already happening here, trust your gut.

Honestly, my gut tells me gun owners are a bit on the paranoid side (right or wrong) and most are willing to perpetuate an unsubstaniated story of BATFE setting up stings and watching gun-related forums (work related, not as a member) look to nab good, honest people. I don't see or hear it but that's why I was asking for correction if I am wrong.

[buckshotbarlow]

start watching out for our purchasing in wyoming..if you purchase, don't come home right away...i recommend a detour...