Gun Show Primer Needed

[Guest DRO]

I've been to several gun shows, but only as a browers/buyer. This go-round I've got a gun that I'd like sell or trade, as well as some ammo I could unload. Being a noob to such activities, I was wondering if I could get some dos/donts or SOPs on sell P2P.

Thanks in advance.

[Mike.357]

just carry it around, people will ask. It is pretty simple.

[ftncityfatboy]

what are you selling btw?

[Guest DRO]

Some .380 ammo:

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/gear-classifieds/40653-380-fmj-ammo-sale-knoxville.html

And an XD9:http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/firearms-classifieds/39596-wts-springfield-xd-9mm-bi-tone-night-sights.html

Let me know if it's anything you are interested in.

Looking for a subcompact 9 or maybe a .380.

[Guest HvyMtl]

IMHO I suggest you go and "google," or "yahoo," or search, for a Firearm Bill of Sale.

It is, effectively, a standard sales contract, with the legal requirements to sell and buy listed. You have the buyer show his id, so you can put their name and address on the two copies and both of you to date and sign. (You have your name and address on it already.)

Lists out the required elements to sell, like you are both citizens of Tennessee, not felons, not mental, not illegal aliens, not involved in domestic violence, no drugs, not dishonorably discharged, not renounced citizenship, and you have the right to sell the firearm in question, and buyer has the right to buy.

You will also want to put a big AS IS NO WARRANTIES statement...

This is what the document does - shows you paid attention to the laws, and shows the firearm is no longer in your possession, if it ever shows up at a crime scene... Cover your butt. If the buyer wont sign this or show his I.D., sell to someone else.

Bloomberg's lackeys have been back to film people who abide by the law (selling from one private citizen to another) but do not check to see if the other fellow is a fellow Tennessean or not, or are "abusing the loop-hole." Let us not be on the next video...

As for the ammo, double check, but I think you have to sell to a fellow over 21. So, ask to see I.D.

My 2 cents. Cover your butt.

[NextExit]

Bill of sale found here...

[Mike.357]

yeah go ahead and expect someone to give you a name and address for a private sale. Just what I want to do when buying FTF. Nothing like giving personal info to someone you do not know and have no idea what they may inturn do with it.

To cover yourself simply make note in your peronal records of the firearms you have bought or sold, of the date sold, and where you sold it. Ask to see a TN ID and note that one was shown.

[TNRobocop]

yeah go ahead and expect someone to give you a name and address for a private sale. Just what I want to do when buying FTF. Nothing like giving personal info to someone you do not know and have no idea what they may inturn do with it.

To cover yourself simply make note in your peronal records of the firearms you have bought or sold, of the date sold, and where you sold it. Ask to see a TN ID and note that one was shown.

100% agree.

Lots of lawful people like the idea of no paper trail for various reasons, all of them legal.

Have someone show you a TN DL (must be 18 for all firearms purchases) or even better a HCP (quickest "background check" I can think of ), get cash, say thanks, and goodbye.

[Kenstaroni]

FYI: I don't think they will let you bring the ammo into the show. I know that applies to loose ammo anyway. If you're going to try to sell it as a package I'd bring a small backpack and throw the ammo in it. Don't walk up to the check in with a box of ammo in your hand...lol

I wouldn't worry about doing any paperwork, just use your best judgement. If the guy looks like a gangbanger (very rare at gun shows...lol), then don't sell him the gun. If he looks like a decent guy, maybe wearing and NRA hat (just a joke), and shows you a TN ID, preferably a HCP, then you're in the clear.

The law says that you cannot sell a firearm to an individual if you have reason to suspect that they reside out of state, are a convicted felon, under 18 rifle, 21 pistol, or are otherwise prohibited from owning a gun. This isn't word for word, but you get the idea. Individuals are not required to do background checks, etc.

If someone will not at least show you their ID I'd walk away. If you want to be super sure about the deal then you can ask a dealer at a table if they will do a firearms transfer for you. They will do a background check on the buyer for you. This will likely cost $20-$35 and is really overkill, but is an option.

Something that might help you with the sale. People will notice the Springfield box you're carrying around and will probably stop and ask what it is. I would recommend creating a Word document on your computer and printing out something that says "For Sale" or "XD 9mm For Sale & .380 ammo", ect. Fold it in half and tape it to the outside of the case. This way you are a walking advertisement...lol Sometimes I put the price, sometimes not. It seems better if you get someone to stop and talk to you, hold the gun, ect. Once they get a chance to see and hold it they might be more apt to strike a deal with you.

Also on the ammo, look around for people with .380's that they have bought, or are carrying around. Ask them if they need any .380 ammo. This might be hard to do, but you might walk by a table while someone is wrapping up a .380 purchase and be in the right place at the right time.

Good luck man!

Edited June 11, 2010 by Kenstaroni

[tnhawk]

shouldn't be difficult to sell .380 ammo, I hear that it's in short supply

[Guest DRO]

Thanks for all the great info!

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

yeah go ahead and expect someone to give you a name and address for a private sale. Just what I want to do when buying FTF. Nothing like giving personal info to someone you do not know and have no idea what they may inturn do with it.

To cover yourself simply make note in your peronal records of the firearms you have bought or sold, of the date sold, and where you sold it. Ask to see a TN ID and note that one was shown.

I agree 100%... I've walked away from some good deals because the seller brought out paper work he wanted me to fill out. When I sell a gun I like to see their Tn driver license or HCP, take their money and say hope you enjoy the gun..

Edited June 12, 2010 by GLOCKGUY