private transfer of guns.

[elpenguin0717]

Just sell it and forget it! Hahahahahahha

 

[SSGSAD]

I have a RECIEPT, for a handgun, that I sold, in 1981..... always will keep it, just in case ....

 

[Clay]

Thought the FBI had to destroy them after 90 days

the FFL keeps them.......... FOREVER, or until they close up shop......... then when they close up shop, they all get shipped to the BATFE, who probably keeps them FOREVER.

 

[JettaKnight]

the FFL keeps them.......... FOREVER, or until they close up shop......... then when they close up shop, they all get shipped to the BATFE, who probably keeps them FOREVER.

Yup.

The require them and the log books to be kept, but they are not allowed to create anything that resembles a database or central record. So they (BATFE) requires the FFL to keep the records until the FFL closes. Then the boxes go into storage.

Remember the scene at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark? You know, with the gigantic warehouse?

 

[JettaKnight]

Take cash.

Give shotgun.

Shake hands. [STRIKE](optional)[/STRIKE]

Yes.

This has been beaten to death in other threads.

For all you that think a BoS is so great, what keeps me from forging a BoS to "Joe Schmoe"? If you want to get a BoS "just in case" then you probably should pay $25-$50 and transfer through a dealer - a disinterested third party.

 

[Electronrider]

Your gun, your rules on the sale. If the buyer does not like your conditions, he can always go buy elsewhere. Legally, you cannot be held accountable for a legal face to face sale of a privately owned firearm. I have always asked if the seller wants a bill of sale when I have bought a private purchase. Heck, some people want to see a LTCH and a drivers liscense. It is all about what you are comfortable with. If you are worried at all about something coming back on you, then get a dated bill of sale with his signature on it.

 

[mdale]

Is there a blank premade bill of sale I could print off?

 

[MrsGungho]

Thought the FBI had to destroy them after 90 days

FBI doesn't get the 4473's

the FFL keeps them.......... FOREVER, or until they close up shop......... then when they close up shop, they all get shipped to the BATFE, who probably keeps them FOREVER.

what he said. if the 4473's are destroyed it could be serious for the gun store that does it. There is always a record.

 

[Bondhead88]

I think you should cut off the tip of his shooting finger so he can sign in blood and also prevent him from shooting the weapon.

 

[Evermoore]

Is there a blank premade bill of sale I could print off?

Not sure how well it would hold up against a lawyer but...

http://www.nivuahc.com/downloads/bill_of_sale.pdf