Rules for private sellers

[Got SIG?]

I'm sure this has been covered somewhere on this site...I am not having luck finding it. Could someone please let me know what is required of a private citizen to sell a semi-auto pistol or rifle to another private citizen inside the state of Indiana?

Sorry if this is the wrong thread or forum to post to and thanks for the help.

 

[nakinate]

I'm sure this has been covered somewhere on this site...I am not having luck finding it. Could someone please let me know what is required of a private citizen to sell a semi-auto pistol or rifle to another private citizen inside the state of Indiana?

Sorry if this is the wrong thread or forum to post to and thanks for the help.

My understanding is no selling to felons and do not knowingly sell to someone who is buying on behalf of another (straw sale). That's all I've got. Oh, and only sell to 18 and up.

 

[Mgderf]

My understanding is no selling to felons and do not knowingly sell to someone who is buying on behalf of another (straw sale). That's all I've got. Oh, and only sell to 18 and up.

That's about it, as long as you are both residents of Indiana.

 

[KLB]

Don't knowingly sell to anyone not considered a proper person for owning a firearm.

 

[Snapdragon]

That narrows it down.

 

[billybob44]

Just ask...

Ask to see a photo ID=MUST be a resident of same state as seller. Read age also MUST be 18years or older.

I ask if buyer is prohibited from owning a firearm? (LTCH would be NICE to back up..)

If both above^^^ go well take the $ and give them the firearm..Bill

 

[Got SIG?]

So it wouldn't matter if they have LTCH issued from Indiana? I guess my thought would be to ask for a driver's license and LTCH just to be safe...but again, I don't want to run afoul of any Indiana laws that deal with this issue.

 

[Got SIG?]

Ask to see a photo ID=MUST be a resident of same state as seller.

I ask if buyer is prohibited from owning a firearm? (LTCH would be NICE to back up..)

If both above^^^ go well take the $ and give them the firearm..Bill

OOPS, sorry Bill, didn't see your post until I posted a moment ago. Thank you all for the insight. Very much appreciated.

 

[Lammchop93]

If they don't have a LTCH, make sure they are over 18.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Not having a License To Carry Handgun does not mean you cannot sell a handgun to that person.

You can sell handguns and long guns to anyone over 18 years of age in a private sale as long as they are a "proper person" and also a resident of Indiana (assuming that you, OP, are a resident of Indiana).

 

[other dave]

Be sure to ALWAYS see their ID! I've had a couple members tell me that they've gone to FTF's and the other party was ATF.

 

[nakinate]

Be sure to ALWAYS see their ID! I've had a couple members tell me that they've gone to FTF's and the other party was ATF.

What happens in those instances? They can't arrest them for wanting to legally sell their handgun.

 

[other dave]

From what I was told 1 was a legitimate sale (the buyer really wanted the gun). The other was an agent just making sure that the seller was actually checking ID's.

 

[Got SIG?]

Not having a License To Carry Handgun does not mean you cannot sell a handgun to that person.

You can sell handguns and long guns to anyone over 18 years of age in a private sale as long as they are a "proper person" and also a resident of Indiana (assuming that you, OP, are a resident of Indiana).

I am indeed... thank you!

 

[sliptap]

Be sure to ALWAYS see their ID! I've had a couple members tell me that they've gone to FTF's and the other party was ATF.

My father said ATF tried similar stuff at gun shows a while back. The ATF would camp tables and ask to buy pistols at a marked up price after people just purchased them. I guess the catch was they would say they couldn't buy from the dealers, then try to distract by changing the subject.

I've had a few encounters on Armslist with "good intentioned" buyers from out-of-state asking to purchase from me. You're honestly better safe than sorry with an ID and LTCH. Best of luck.

 

[ru44mag]

One more thing I always do, even if selling to neighbor I've known for years or a brother. Write up a bill of sale, with my name, type of gun, serial #, date, selling price, purchacer's name and his and my signatures. If someone 2 years later kills someone with a gun I once owned, I want proof that I sold that gun...2 years ago.

And a copy for both of us.

 

[Bunnykid68]

From what I was told 1 was a legitimate sale (the buyer really wanted the gun). The other was an agent just making sure that the seller was actually checking ID's.

What law says I have to check ID's? Guess I am in trouble, haven't checked any ID's the last few times I sold something

 

[Gluemanz28]

What law says I have to check ID's? Guess I am in trouble, haven't checked any ID's the last few times I sold something

 

[Got SIG?]

Bill of Sale - Good point, will do.

 

[bwframe]

Bill of Sale - Good point, will do.

Assuming you are keeping in mind some folks don't care to sign a bill of sale?
I can take it or leave it. Since it's not legally required, I'm not apt to give any info I don't have to unless you have something I cannot find elsewhere. I would NOT be happy if you surprised me with this at the time of sale.

I'm quite happy to provide IN driver's license and LTCH for verification of residency and not a felon.