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I have guns that I bought at stores or gunshows in texas that I think I am going to trade or sell for others. What are the rules about doing this? I bought a gun from a forum member here and I payed them and go home with a new toy. Are we suppose to go through an FFL?

When I bought my last gun at the show I filled out that form and they called someone and made sure I was ok. I passed and I took my new gun home. Does that form and call just check to make sure I am not a bad guy or do they actually tie the sn of the gun to me?

I think it depends... If you're just a person who collects guns and occasionally sells the ones you don't want anymore, I think it's just like selling anything else. If you're doing it to make money, though, you have to set yourself up as a gun dealer and do all kinds of paperwork-n-stuff. I think.

Dave2 wrote:I think it depends... If you're just a person who collects guns and occasionally sells the ones you don't want anymore, I think it's just like selling anything else.

That is me. I am not a dealer. I am just a guy who likes guns!

tubular031 wrote:Are we suppose to go through an FFL?

Not if both parties reside in Texas.

Some people want documentation and some don't. I personally just use my best judgment..(profiling if you will).
If the buyer has Texas license plates and a Texas drivers license, and not dressed like a thug, then that's good enough for me.

My preference is to sell to fellow CHLers and have done so a couple of times to members of this forum.

As I understand it, face-to-face sales of firearms between individuals is legal in Texas as long as the seller has reason to believe that the buyer can legally own firearms. That is why many sellers posting ads on this board want to do business with someone who can produce a CHL. It removes most doubts that could arise about whether the buyer can legally own firearms.

If you have a gun you've bought, shot, and now want to move on to something else, you'll be fine.

If you start buying a gun on monday to sell it to someone else on tuesday, then you might want to reexamine what you're doing.

Basically, if its all about your own personal collection I wouldn't worry about it.

If you start doing it to make money, you might start getting visits from friendly men in suits!

Middle Age Russ wrote: That is why many sellers posting ads on this board want to do business with someone who can produce a CHL. It removes most doubts that could arise about whether the buyer can legally own firearms.

tubular031 - Just be aware of rule 13 regarding selling on the forum which requires "Member" status. I noticed you are a Junior Member.

USA1 wrote:

tubular031 wrote:Are we suppose to go through an FFL?

Not if both parties reside in Texas.

Some people want documentation and some don't. I personally just use my best judgment..(profiling if you will).
If the buyer has Texas license plates and a Texas drivers license, and not dressed like a thug, then that's good enough for me.

My preference is to sell to fellow CHLers and have done so a couple of times to members of this forum.

I'll that that Stainless 4" Kimber for $5!

No?

The Annoyed Man wrote:

USA1 wrote:

tubular031 wrote:Are we suppose to go through an FFL?

Not if both parties reside in Texas.

Some people want documentation and some don't. I personally just use my best judgment..(profiling if you will).
If the buyer has Texas license plates and a Texas drivers license, and not dressed like a thug, then that's good enough for me.

My preference is to sell to fellow CHLers and have done so a couple of times to members of this forum.

I'll that that Stainless 4" Kimber for $5!

No?

NO, my profiling method rules you out as a possible buyer.

puma guy wrote:

Middle Age Russ wrote: That is why many sellers posting ads on this board want to do business with someone who can produce a CHL. It removes most doubts that could arise about whether the buyer can legally own firearms.

tubular031 - Just be aware of rule 13 regarding selling on the forum which requires "Member" status. I noticed you are a Junior Member.

Yup I know about that rule. I want to sell some holsters I have sitting around and read the rules first :) I do check back on the forsale section often.

tubular031 wrote:When I bought my last gun at the show I filled out that form and they called someone and made sure I was ok. I passed and I took my new gun home. Does that form and call just check to make sure I am not a bad guy or do they actually tie the sn of the gun to me?

Anyone know the answer to this part? I dont recall signing the form at the gunshow that had a SN on it. just info about me.

I have a few guns that I bought back when I lived in CA and I know they tie the SN to you. If I sell those, I will require the buyer to use an FFL.

tubular031 wrote:

puma guy wrote:

Middle Age Russ wrote: That is why many sellers posting ads on this board want to do business with someone who can produce a CHL. It removes most doubts that could arise about whether the buyer can legally own firearms.

tubular031 - Just be aware of rule 13 regarding selling on the forum which requires "Member" status. I noticed you are a Junior Member.

Yup I know about that rule. I want to sell some holsters I have sitting around and read the rules first :)

You're ahead of the game..most don't do that and they find out the hard way.

USA1 wrote:

tubular031 wrote:

puma guy wrote:

Middle Age Russ wrote: That is why many sellers posting ads on this board want to do business with someone who can produce a CHL. It removes most doubts that could arise about whether the buyer can legally own firearms.

tubular031 - Just be aware of rule 13 regarding selling on the forum which requires "Member" status. I noticed you are a Junior Member.

Yup I know about that rule. I want to sell some holsters I have sitting around and read the rules first :)

You're ahead of the game..most don't do that and they find out the hard way.

tubular, Good for you - reading the rules! You're 15 posts away!

Soon I will be a fullfledged member as well! I can't wait to get rid of my pesky junior member sash

Lonest4r wrote:Soon I will be a fullfledged member as well! I can't wait to get rid of my pesky junior member sash

What's that, I couldn't hear you. Can you repeat yourself?