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Posted: 2/12/2016 9:57:31 PM EDT
I have a co worker that wants to buy a hand gun from me. He had a DUI a year ago and served a few days in jail. It was his first one and been off the bottle since he says. I know he owns a few ARs and other firearms. Can I and should I sell it to him? Thanks.
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Do you feel like trusting a deadly weapon to somebody who can't even show enough judgement not to get behind the wheel when they're fucking plastered?
Because if something goes wrong, that could come back to you in court in a civil suit. |
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I was under the impressions every DUI is a felony View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes DUI is not a disqualifier, unless (in most states) it's the fourth conviction, which is a felony. |
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I'll never sell another gun. I've sold too many guns that I bought cheap and watched the prices climb to the point where I'd never buy them again, but still wish I could have/shoot them.
Chinese SKS bought for $200 10 years ago Old Savage 30-06 I wish I could do an Elk gun build on now There are others, many others I'd tell any coworker to go get one from a gun store |
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Do you feel like trusting a deadly weapon to somebody who can't even show enough judgement not to get behind the wheel when they're fucking plastered? Because if something goes wrong, that could come back to you in court in a civil suit. View Quote You must not know how many in the mil have had dui's. OP, I'd ask him what class of dui it was then make the decision. |
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Do you feel like trusting a deadly weapon to somebody who can't even show enough judgement not to get behind the wheel when they're fucking plastered? Because if something goes wrong, that could come back to you in court in a civil suit. View Quote And a face to face sale is legal in my state. Should not be any different then me selling him a car he drinks and drives in and kills a family with. Not my problem once sold? |
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Do you feel like trusting a deadly weapon to somebody who can't even show enough judgement not to get behind the wheel when they're fucking plastered? Because if something goes wrong, that could come back to you in court in a civil suit. View Quote So the DUI I had in 1983 disqualifies me. |
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I'll never sell another gun. I've sold too many guns that I bought cheap and watched the prices climb to the point where I'd never buy them again, but still wish I could have/shoot them. Chinese SKS bought for $200 10 years ago Old Savage 30-06 I wish I could do an Elk gun build on now There are others, many others I'd tell any coworker to go get one from a gun store View Quote This, every gun ive sold that i didnt have multiples of ive kicked myself in the ass later. |
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If he's not legally prohibited and you don't know him to be a scumbag, why not sell to him?
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Was it a Felony DUI? I was under the impressions every DUI is a felony Class B misdemeanor in Texas. Class B thru felony is possible depending on circumstances. As for selling a gun, i'm about to dump one I picked up three days ago. Only accurate guns are worth keeping.; |
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I'll never sell another gun. I've sold too many guns that I bought cheap and watched the prices climb to the point where I'd never buy them again, but still wish I could have/shoot them. Chinese SKS bought for $200 10 years ago Old Savage 30-06 I wish I could do an Elk gun build on now There are others, many others I'd tell any coworker to go get one from a gun store View Quote This is imported sirplus firearm is no longer available |
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Kudos for wanting to err on the side of caution, but in this case I would say there's not much to be concerned about. I had a DUI over 15 years ago, at the age of 22. I never even saw the inside of a holding cell.
I would say to just base your decision on his character. He obviously is holding a job and staying clean, and if the DUI was his only brush with the law, he's legally able to purchase firearms be it from you or anyone. Just go with your gut unless you know for sure that he is a prohibited person. |
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Do you feel like trusting a deadly weapon to somebody who can't even show enough judgement not to get behind the wheel when they're fucking plastered? Because if something goes wrong, that could come back to you in court in a civil suit. View Quote Where is the link to the post stating he was "fucking plastered"? Many people operate well at .08 and are not grossly negligent. A one time DUI at .08 isn't the same (to me) as someone who is chronically 2-3x that when driving. |
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I would ask him, are you a felon? If he replies in the negative I then move on to question 2.
Did you bring cash? |
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I guess we're lucky an IQ test isn't required to own a gun, other wise some of you would be fucked.
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If he had multiple DUIs I'd think he was an asshole and not sell on principal.
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A 1-time DUI isn't enough to stop issuance and approval for a secret clearance.
I know, because I have both and have yet to have it stop a transfer or NICS check. |
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If you sell, just make sure he pays full MSRP.
GD hates deals. |
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Quoted: DUI will get your 2A rights revoked in MA. View Quote 2A "rights" and MA seem to have different meanings for us in free states. Your 2A rights were revoked there by simply existing. Only through extensive .gov permission does it get better. I bet a convicted DUI recipient in a free state has more 2A "rights" than a squeaky clean law abiding citizen in MA. Sad really, considering the history that shaped our great country in MA ETA: Dont hate too bad. Im an ex-CA refugee. I understand. |
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My son had a DUI/underage drinking when he was 19. He has bought many guns since then and after 10 years was able to get his carry permit.
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This, every gun ive sold that i didnt have multiples of ive kicked myself in the ass later. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'll never sell another gun. I've sold too many guns that I bought cheap and watched the prices climb to the point where I'd never buy them again, but still wish I could have/shoot them. Chinese SKS bought for $200 10 years ago Old Savage 30-06 I wish I could do an Elk gun build on now There are others, many others I'd tell any coworker to go get one from a gun store This, every gun ive sold that i didnt have multiples of ive kicked myself in the ass later. I do not regret selling anything, though I do wish I could have kept a few that I made very nice profits on. Now my MG34 kit I just sold will come back to haunt me. |
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Where is the link to the post stating he was "fucking plastered"? Many people operate well at .08 and are not grossly negligent. A one time DUI at .08 isn't the same (to me) as someone who is chronically 2-3x that when driving. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Do you feel like trusting a deadly weapon to somebody who can't even show enough judgement not to get behind the wheel when they're fucking plastered? Because if something goes wrong, that could come back to you in court in a civil suit. Where is the link to the post stating he was "fucking plastered"? Many people operate well at .08 and are not grossly negligent. A one time DUI at .08 isn't the same (to me) as someone who is chronically 2-3x that when driving. About the same thing I was going to type but I figured someone else would already have typed it. |
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2A "rights" and MA seem to have different meanings for us in free states. Your 2A rights were revoked there by simply existing. Only through extensive .gov permission does it get better. I bet a convicted DUI recipient in a free state has more 2A "rights" than a squeaky clean law abiding citizen in MA. Sad really, considering the history that shaped our great country in MA ETA: Dont hate too bad. Im an ex-CA refugee. I understand. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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DUI will get your 2A rights revoked in MA. 2A "rights" and MA seem to have different meanings for us in free states. Your 2A rights were revoked there by simply existing. Only through extensive .gov permission does it get better. I bet a convicted DUI recipient in a free state has more 2A "rights" than a squeaky clean law abiding citizen in MA. Sad really, considering the history that shaped our great country in MA ETA: Dont hate too bad. Im an ex-CA refugee. I understand. We are actively trying to rectify the situation. We have a ton of pro 2A legislation we are trying to get passed. |
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Quoted: We are actively trying to rectify the situation. We have a ton of pro 2A legislation we are trying to get passed. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: DUI will get your 2A rights revoked in MA. 2A "rights" and MA seem to have different meanings for us in free states. Your 2A rights were revoked there by simply existing. Only through extensive .gov permission does it get better. I bet a convicted DUI recipient in a free state has more 2A "rights" than a squeaky clean law abiding citizen in MA. Sad really, considering the history that shaped our great country in MA ETA: Dont hate too bad. Im an ex-CA refugee. I understand. We are actively trying to rectify the situation. We have a ton of pro 2A legislation we are trying to get passed. Best of luck to you guys fighting the good fight. I gave up and fled. |
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