Purchasing from classifieds

[GaDawg]

Why would someone list a rifle/shotgun in the classifieds and put on there they want to see LTCH. Would they not sell it if they didn't have one. Ya don't need a LTCH to own a long gun. I know someone would be tryin not to sell to a felony but would deny sale if they didn't have one?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Because free market.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

"insures" that they are selling to a "proper person".

 

[Sylvain]

Sellers can do whatever they want, I can ask for your library card if I want but you can also decide not to buy my gun and buy it from someone else.
You dont need to show a LTCH to buy a handgun either, some people decide to ask for one anyway.
Some sellers also want to see a Indiana DL, some both a DL and a LTCH, some nothing.
All those scenarios are legal since as a non-FFL dealer you dont need to ask any kind of ID in order to sell a gun.

 

[williamnewman1]

way i see it , its their (or mine) firearm and welcome to make whatever demands they choose. Heck if someone says you can buy this firearm but must bring a double-cheeseburger and fries when we meet , well i would oblige if i really wanted the firearm

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Why would someone list a rifle/shotgun in the classifieds and put on there they want to see LTCH.

Because they are attempting to make a good faith effort to prevent selling to a prohibited person and lawyers are expensive.

 

[perry]

If they want insurance that you are a proper person, you could meet at a gun shop and pay the shop to do the transfer and background check. Or maybe you could do the limited criminal history check with the ISP (about $16) online.

 

[Sylvain]

way i see it , its their (or mine) firearm and welcome to make whatever demands they choose. Heck if someone says you can buy this firearm but must bring a double-cheeseburger and fries when we meet , well i would oblige if i really wanted the firearm

Good to know.
Can you bring a double-cheeseburger and fries even if I dont sell any gun to you?
Im just kinda hungry.

 

[Mad Anthony Wayne]

Maybe it makes them feel better that they aren't selling to a Felon. Their gun their rules. If someone doesn't like it they don't hafta buy the gun.

 

[hooky]

If they want insurance that you are a proper person, you could meet at a gun shop and pay the shop to do the transfer and background check. Or maybe you could do the limited criminal history check with the ISP (about $16) online.

...or they could ask to see an LTCH at no cost to either party.

 

[williamnewman1]

Good to know.
Can you bring a double-cheeseburger and fries even if I dont sell any gun to you?
Im just kinda hungry.

haha, i know , i just realized i made myself hungry for one posting that

 

[Expat]

I have been mulling over requiring fingerprints and photographs of the buyer.

And maybe a letter from his mom...

How about requiring the seller to provide a letter from the local PD saying it isn't hot?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Will you waive the letter from mom if the buyer is a DOJ operative?

 

[Leo]

The last thing a responsible seller wants is to sell the firearm to an improper person. I have actually sold a firearm to a known legal person who sold it to a person that turned out to have a felony. I had bought the shotgun new so my name was on the 4473, and the manufacturers warranty card. The middle seller did not have their name on anything. I have property, savings, a clean record, etc. I could afford to saw the shotgun to bits and throw it away, and I would do that rather than risking what I have to lose on someone who has nothing to lose and has a strong chance of screwing up.

I have had people get really crappy with me when I demanded to see ID and demanded that they sign a recept. Sorry, but I would rather offend someone than put my neck out for people I do not know. Only people who have worked hard enough to earn something to conserve think it is best to be conserative.

 

[remman]

I fully understand the wanting to ensure a good and proper person idea. What I don't understand is why they would turn down money if the potential buyer doesn't have an LTCH. Suppose the buyer just doesn't like handguns. They aren't against them, they just prefer long guns. Why punish them for it by refusing to sell the firearm? I understand that it's the seller's choice, and as a capitalist, I fully support their right to refuse a sale for any reason. I just don't understand why you would throw away money over something that doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Expat]

Will you waive the letter from mom if the buyer is a DOJ operative?

If they tell me where the gun show is with all the full autos they keep talking about...

 

[swanny]

Asking for a LTCH helps show your due diligence verifying that the individual is a proper person. This comes from both a legal standpoint and from a moral standpoint. If someone committed a crime with a weapon that I sold them if I did my best to verify that there was no intent when selling the weapon it would help ease my conscience. Additionally from a liability standpoint verifying they are a proper person via LTCH shows that you tried to be diligent in a court of law in the event something bad happens.

 

[lowendgenerator]

The real question is...Why don't you have your LTCH?

 

[indyjoe]

Everyone needs their License To Classifieds Here. I believe it is a couple bucks to Fenway.

 

[tmanbuddyy]

way i see it , its their (or mine) firearm and welcome to make whatever demands they choose. Heck if someone says you can buy this firearm but must bring a double-cheeseburger and fries when we meet , well i would oblige if i really wanted the firearm

I love it