Posted: 11/9/2004 5:56:42 AM EDT
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| Your only legal requirement is that you sell to a person who is eligible to own a firearm in the state. That means if you sell to an out-of-stater, you could get in trouble, which means it's wise to check their DL. You could also get in trouble if they are a convicted felon, but there's not really an easy way to check that unless they have a CCW permit. |
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FWIW, at the very least I make the purchaser sign a bill of sale stating the date, the buyers name and the item purchased, identified by serial number. Place it in the gunsafe/safe place and go on my way. Mike ps - added, I don't sell firearms to "known" low lifes, assume you don't either...... |
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The waiting period applies to dealers selling a firearm, not for private sales between two willing non-felons. I won't sell any of my personal firearms to someone without a CWP, period. It's the only way to assure a reasonable amount of legality involving the sale. BTW, what are you selling? I have a few things on my to buy list!  IM me HS1 |
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Good advice here. Stay away from any suspicious buyers, and always make up a bill of sale. I even make up a bill of sale when I sell to a good friend. The bill of sale actually protects both parties in the event that some unforseen event occurs, and the only parties with copies are the seller and the purchaser. If I don't really know the buyer all that well, I even get their Drivers License number and write it down on the bill of sale. Anyone who would object to this procedure when only you and he have copies of the receipt, would make me seriously suspicious. BTW: Your bill of sale adequately covers it. I don't know that I'd go through the trouble of finding a notary...maybe just a witness if you feel it necessary. |
That's excellent advice. Your only legal requirement in FL is you ensure the buyer is a FL resident. Check DL, and Concealed Weapons License. That's your due diligence. Not much more you can do. DO NOT sell to anyone who cannot show FL residency, regardless of the bill of sale. Though you may not be ":engaged in the business" as is part of the Federal standard, you could get ATF after you for interstate sales. |