Bill of sale question

[Tapout75]

So as some of you saw in my other thread I am selling my Hi-Point this weekend to upgrade to a better pistol.. I am selling it to a friend of mine, I plan on typing up a bill of sale, just wanted everyones input on what all it should say.

Im guess my name and address, his name and adress, the date, signatures, and model and serial number of the pistol

 

[pathfinder317]

you might want to include either his drivers license number or his license number off his LTCH.

 

[IndyMonkey]

I wouldnt want anything linking a gun like that back to me.

 

[TomN]

I wouldnt want anything linking a gun like that back to me.

QFT!

 

[IndianaGTI]

Well, if he purchased the gun new, it is already linked back to him.

 

[Tapout75]

I did purchase it new at bradis.... I always wondered why the sales guy was snickering...

 

[IndyMonkey]

I did purchase it new at bradis.... I always wondered why the sales guy was snickering...

Well played.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

So as some of you saw in my other thread I am selling my Hi-Point this weekend to upgrade to a better pistol.. I am selling it to a friend of mine, I plan on typing up a bill of sale, just wanted everyones input on what all it should say.

I'm guess my name and address, his name and address, the date, signatures, and model and serial number of the pistol

I recently sold a handgun to a fellow member. I typed out a receipt of sale. Saying, that he was taking ownership of said gun, and included the serial number and date of purchase. I had him print and sign his name. I also got his address and LTCH number.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Well, if he purchased the gun new, it is already linked back to him.

If the gun where used in a crime etc. If they run the serial number. It will go back to the original purchaser. I know, because it happend to my Dad once.

 

[OneBadV8]

I found one I use from Google.

Here are a couple examples that might help.

Firearm Bill of Sale - Free to Use

http://texasguntrader.com/billofsale.pdf

 

[Expat]

At a minimum I would get his Social Security Number and Mother's maiden name. Anything else you can get is gravy, employer, annual income, passwords on their computer, etc.

 

[marv]

Last one I bought we met halfway somewhere on SR 37. He got in my car, I examined the gun, paid him, we shook and went our merry ways. Nothing was asked or written down. I don't know his name and he don't know mine. Ain't that the way it's supposed to be?

 

[b j]

If your gun was ever checked for any reason it could be stolen or worse,and you have no one to pass the problem on to.

 

[marv]

True, bj. But from what I have read on the BATFE site the burdens and penalties are all placed upon the seller. I have not seen where the buyer would be in any trouble with BATFE. Maybe with local LE but that's a whole nuther can of worms. If I am mistaken someone please correct me.

 

[XtremeVel]

Last one I bought we met halfway somewhere on SR 37. He got in my car, I examined the gun, paid him, we shook and went our merry ways. Nothing was asked or written down. I don't know his name and he don't know mine. Ain't that the way it's supposed to be?

+1 I've done it both ways, but thats the way I prefer it.

IMO, there's a difference between giving a FFL your info and giving a stranger the same info. There are just a few FFL's that I know well enough to trust with my info.... I would have to trust the info would be somewhat safe guarded.

 

[Unoid]

I'm unsure why some folks "require" a BoS, I can understand a ID or LTCF.

Why worry about covering your ass? if police come to your door just say you sold it and get lost. If they suspect you of the crime oh well, they won't have any proof since you didn't commit the crime. Might as well forge a made up BoS and give to police, its worth as much as the BoSs you all get.

 

[JJGatesE30]

Have him promise he won't use it in a crime and later throw it in the trash.

 

[XtremeVel]

I'm unsure why some folks "require" a BoS, I can understand a ID or LTCF.

Why worry about covering your ass? if police come to your door just say you sold it and get lost. If they suspect you of the crime oh well, they won't have any proof since you didn't commit the crime. Might as well forge a made up BoS and give to police, its worth as much as the BoSs you all get.

Each party exchancing glances at a DL and LTCH is ideally what I prefer.

Saying that tho, I can understand why some prefer a BoS. It gives them peace of mind... The same peace of mind I prefer by not allowing a stranger to record private info from my DL or LTCH.