Welcome to INGO. First, there is no gun registry, so your guns aren't really "registered" to you. No paperwork required as long as it's in state. You must not have reason to believe that the buyer is a non-proper person (unable to legally own a firearm). If it's a handgun, the buyer must be 18 or older. No restrictions on long guns (assuming they're not class III weapons).What is the proper way to sell a gun to an individual in Indiana?
Is there paperwork that needs to be filled out ?
The guns are registered to me.
Many good answers here.
From a personal experience , ask to meet at a mutually agreed upon FFL's place of business (store) and do the transfer to new owner (they pay for transfer).
In the event an infraction of some kind the paper trail comes back to the transferred owners name , Not yours !
It happened to me ---it could happen to you as well
It's entirely possible that this might work, if you are willing to take a noticeable loss on your sale.For those wanting further explanation , I'm not able to do so as it involves an ongoing case from ~ 3 yrs. ago in which I am a Target .
I've been instructed by an attorney not to discuss same.
When I sold my first gun I inquired about this at both Blythe's in Valpo and at Shoot Point Blank in Merrillville and was told that they do not do private transfers. So, if you want the buyer to do a 4473 make sure that the FFL is willing to and check the fees.Many good answers here.
From a personal experience , ask to meet at a mutually agreed upon FFL's place of business (store) and do the transfer to new owner (they pay for transfer).
In the event an infraction of some kind the paper trail comes back to the transferred owners name , Not yours !
It happened to me ---it could happen to you as well
I'm surprised by the reluctance of the ffl guys. I've bought both via ffl and private citizen. Typically the private citizen purchases were for the discounted asking price. Also, not a fact just my understanding, the price an ffl can charge for transfer is unlimited. One might charge $25 and another might charge $100 (theoretically). So if you go the ffl route, call to ask before you meet.When I sold my first gun I inquired about this at both Blythe's in Valpo and at Shoot Point Blank in Merrillville and was told that they do not do private transfers. So, if you want the buyer to do a 4473 make sure that the FFL is willing to and check the fees.
My understanding is that while it is legal for an FFL to do this type of transfer they are not required to provide this service.
THIS. Indiana Gun Club has two prices for 3rd party transfers. $25 if they dont carry the gun, $50 if they do. I presume they are trying to take the deal out of using them just for the transfer when they could have sold you the same thing. I'd probably do the same.I'm surprised by the reluctance of the ffl guys. I've bought both via ffl and private citizen. Typically the private citizen purchases were for the discounted asking price. Also, not a fact just my understanding, the price an ffl can charge for transfer is unlimited. One might charge $25 and another might charge $100 (theoretically). So if you go the ffl route, call to ask before you meet.
One of the many reasons I don't use FFL for a private sale. Just imagine if they ever pass universal background checks, it'll be $100 everywhere because it's mandatory.THIS. Indiana Gun Club has two prices for 3rd party transfers. $25 if they dont carry the gun, $50 if they do. I presume they are trying to take the deal out of using them just for the transfer when they could have sold you the same thing. I'd probably do the same.
Maybe at first. But there will always be THAT shop that is willing to undercut the competition to get more business.One of the many reasons I don't use FFL for a private sale. Just imagine if they ever pass universal background checks, it'll be $100 everywhere because it's mandatory.
I've found there is a voluntary registration you can do in Indiana, I believe through the state police.There is no such thing as registration in Indiana.
The "proper" way under current law is "it's your property and you can sell it how you want to who you want, as long as you don't know for a fact they are prohibited".
A lot of people around here ask to see an IN driver's license and handgun carry license. This at least proves the buyer didn't drive in from Chiraq and is able to pass a background check. Some ask for bills of sale so they personally have a record of the gun leaving their possession if anyone comes asking. None of this is legally required.
The LTCH is a reasonable ask because virtually everyone here already has one and they're cheap and easy to get in Indiana.
Why in the HELL would you want to do THAT?I've found there is a voluntary registration you can do in Indiana, I believe through the state police.