I meant that the guy with the item for sale, who was contacted by the prohibited person.This was discussed too. Our conclusions will be kept on our side.
THAT guy hopefully contacted the authorities.
I meant that the guy with the item for sale, who was contacted by the prohibited person.This was discussed too. Our conclusions will be kept on our side.
Yes. We ban them from the site.So if you have proof, will you ban them from the classifieds? I know you guys can lock folks out of certain areas.
We usually catch them in the classies. Thats what gets us involved.I understand a willful attempt to break the law should get you shootered. But somebody that is found to be improper that isnt trying to break the law could just be blocked from the classies if all they are doing is talking.
just my .02.
Just saw you live in New Pal!I buy my guns from @churchmouse he might be a little shady ( ) but he's ok otherwise.
This is pretty much what hotgunz.com is. I've never felt the need to use it, and something about entering serial numbers into a website just doesn't feel right, but it is there.On the reverse - I wish there was a Website that allowed the Public to do a Serial Number check on a weapon they are planning on buying to verify it is not listed as Stolen - it might not catch ones stolen in the last 24 hrs - but you would have proof that you checked
In a similar vein, for those of us that deal on Armslist sometimes:
I've received four offers to purchase a firearm "as a gift for my dad," or "for my employees." or "for my co-worker." This puts you in the 'knowingly participating in a straw purchase' area. All in the past week or two.
Coincidence? Sting? Who knows. Just wanted to mention.
I don't know for sure. The reporting member has been here for a while. The person they were dealing with had joined very recently and was a Site Supporter. In the information exchange between the member and potential buyer, a simple search online showed a few things. It went from there.Thanks for the heads up!
It's understood that the specific related info is not for public viewing, but I wonder what the indicators were that tipped off the seller to investigate the potential buyer and how they went about it?
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I don't know for sure. The reporting member has been here for a while. The person they were dealing with had joined very recently and was a Site Supporter. In the information exchange between the member and potential buyer, a simple search online showed a few things. It went from there.
I won't go into too much more details for obvious reasons.
right around Christmas the ATF did have a sting with Indy metro. a friend almost got in trouble was offered double what gun was worth and he took the bait. Met with the buyer Luckly asked to see their ID the agent had out of state drivers license told him he just moved here and he didn't complete sale but they took him down town anyway. Not sure what they charged him with.In a similar vein, for those of us that deal on Armslist sometimes:
I've received four offers to purchase a firearm "as a gift for my dad," or "for my employees." or "for my co-worker." This puts you in the 'knowingly participating in a straw purchase' area. All in the past week or two.
Coincidence? Sting? Who knows. Just wanted to mention.
It's probably not him, but can you ban @mbills2223 anyhow?Yes. We ban them from the site.
It's probably not him, but can you ban @mbills2223 anyhow?
Correct. So if you ask them if they are a proper person and/or ask for a glance at their driver's license to verify residency, you have done your due diligence. Anything above and beyond that is not legally necessary (although some sellers do things like ask to see a LTCH, etc.).I have always had the understanding that a seller legally must not knowingly sell to a felon or improper person. Correct?