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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.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 9:58:36 PM EDT
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was it a felony?
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 9:58:51 PM EDT
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Was it a Felony DUI?
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I was under the impressions every DUI is a felony
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:00:48 PM EDT
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I'd sell.

Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:00:48 PM EDT
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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.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:01:08 PM EDT
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Nope.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:01:25 PM EDT
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Class B misdemeanor in Texas.
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DUI is not a disqualifier, unless (in most states) it's the fourth conviction, which is a felony.

Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:01:49 PM EDT
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no.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:02:30 PM EDT
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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
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:02:47 PM EDT
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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.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:03:14 PM EDT
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Are you afraid he's going to drive the gun while drunk?
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:03:25 PM EDT
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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?
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:03:54 PM EDT
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So the DUI I had in 1983 disqualifies me.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:04:49 PM EDT
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Drive. The. Gun.

Whole new meaning.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:05:10 PM EDT
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Nope.

Well he drank over a holiday weekend and a cop woke him up in his car in a ditch
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Depends on how hard he drives it and how fast he gets it into the fight.
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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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This, every gun ive sold that i didnt have multiples of ive kicked myself in the ass later.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:06:54 PM EDT
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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?
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:07:02 PM EDT
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Class B misdemeanor in Texas.
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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.;
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:07:23 PM EDT
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Wow.  For how long?
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:07:48 PM EDT
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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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This is  imported sirplus firearm is no longer available
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:08:57 PM EDT
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Sell a gun to a guy with red hair?
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:10:21 PM EDT
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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.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:10:34 PM EDT
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Drive. The. Gun.

Whole new meaning.
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Drive. The. Gun.

Whole new meaning.


Well played Sir.  Well.  Played.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:10:36 PM EDT
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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.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:11:27 PM EDT
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Is he prohibited?  If not, why not?
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:12:37 PM EDT
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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?
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:13:23 PM EDT
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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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Come to Wisconsin. Your first one here isn't even a misdemeanor.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:19:56 PM EDT
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Transfer it through an FFL.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:21:00 PM EDT
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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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Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:22:51 PM EDT
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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.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:23:24 PM EDT
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If you sell, just make sure he pays full MSRP.
GD hates deals.
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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.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:25:19 PM EDT
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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.
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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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Transfer it through an FFL.


If he passes NICS you'll know he's GTG.

Just don't be stupid and tell the FFL about the DUI.

Expect the buyer to be delayed.
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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.
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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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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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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.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:29:25 PM EDT
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Meh, if he's not prohibited from owning one, I say sell it.
Link Posted: 2/12/2016 10:29:42 PM EDT
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DUI Should be a capital offense
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