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Post by twbryan on Sept 9, 2009 7:49:36 GMT -5
I have some guns I would just as soon get rid of or trade. If I take them into the local stores I don't think I will get much for them. I thought about running an ad and selling them face to face. How do you guys screen out the loonies when selling guns? I sold a few to a son of a friend and had him sign a receipt with his driver's license number. I just want to try not to sell a gun to a criminal or nutcase. I'd appreciate some insights.
Thanks Much
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Post by majorKAP on Sept 9, 2009 11:28:03 GMT -5
GunBroker.com
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Post by twbryan on Sept 9, 2009 12:09:31 GMT -5
gunbroker isn't ftf though. I considered it ,but the cost of ffl transfers in my area is $50.
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Post by majorKAP on Sept 9, 2009 12:34:53 GMT -5
Does Florida require that the gun be sent via a FFL? I don't think so.
Kentucky doesn't. Nor does the BATF.
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Post by Charger Fan on Sept 9, 2009 13:25:57 GMT -5
I agree, non FFL folks can ship guns with UPS or FedEx...however they must be shipped next day delivery to an FFL, per the BATF & shipper's requirements. You just need to state that the buyer's FFL will allow guns to be received from a non-FFL & you're good to go.  Oh & over-packing the gun for shipping is always a good idea. I've received guns from some sellers, that had me really worried when I initially saw the packing job. I've been lucky so far & nothing's arrived damaged. Here's a link that explains it pretty well...read the "shipment by unlicensed persons" spot about halfway down this link... www.gunbroker.com/Support/SupportFAQView.asp?FAQID=1118&NoCount=1 |
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Post by twbryan on Sept 9, 2009 17:39:08 GMT -5
Ok,gunbroker is I guess the only option I have left.
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Post by majorKAP on Sept 9, 2009 23:26:03 GMT -5
Sorry Charger Fan, but you're wrong about shipping overnight being a BATF regulation. They have nothing to say on the matter. It's "policy" with FedEx and UPS, not law of any sort. And, it does not apply to long guns.
I have experience enough to know that what I say is correct.
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Post by cubrock on Sept 9, 2009 23:45:09 GMT -5
majorKAP is right. The overnight requirement for handguns is corporate policy for UPS and Fedex. No federal law about it whatsoever.
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Post by twbryan on Sept 10, 2009 6:15:02 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone for their input! |
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Post by Charger Fan on Sept 10, 2009 12:35:30 GMT -5
Sorry about my misinformation guys, I took it as the policy was implemented by big bro. So I wonder why the shippers require overnite delivery? Just because they can, probably.  |
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Post by Aggie01 on Sept 10, 2009 15:22:13 GMT -5
FedEx and UPS implemented the overnight policy because their own employees were stealing handguns. An FFL has to be involved on the receiving end if the gun crosses a state line. I can sell a gun to a Texas Resident and ship it to them using a contract carrier without involving an FFL. Here in the same state, I use a little overnight outfit to ship things to Alan Harton for "repair or modification" My local FedEx outfit has told me its ok to ship a handgun ground as long as it's not a "working gun". I am in compliance with federal regulations, so I'm good to go. D. C. told me that when my "machine parts" arrived at this place, both barrels of my "machine parts" were sticking through the package. The FedEX guy was "visibly relieved" when D.C. opened the package to inspect for any damage and showed him the frames without cylinders and grips. Get to reading! www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/faqindex.htm |
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Post by woody on Oct 2, 2009 5:56:51 GMT -5
Sorry about my misinformation guys, I took it as the policy was implemented by big bro. So I wonder why the shippers require overnite delivery? Just because they can, probably. Because they have thieves working for them and need to keep better track of the packages and because they make good money doing it. |
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Post by taffin on Oct 2, 2009 7:33:01 GMT -5
Sorry about my misinformation guys, I took it as the policy was implemented by big bro. So I wonder why the shippers require overnite delivery? Just because they can, probably. Because they have thieves working for them and need to keep better track of the packages and because they make good money doing it. AND THEY WERE PRESSURED INTO IT IT BY THE CLINTON WHITE HOUSE |
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Post by dougader on Oct 2, 2009 22:18:08 GMT -5
I was working for a dealer in Portland when this happened with the next day air policy. It did happen during the Clinton administration and our local UPS driver told us, unsolicited, it was because they couldn't control thievery by their own employees. In fact, a sub driver for our regular driver was accused of stealing a box of guns headed for our shop, but they couldn't prove a thing and the guy was still working for them.
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