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Post by brian54 on Dec 22, 2003 2:17:49 GMT -5
Hey guys,
My friend just sold me his XD and were both not sure how you transfer it into my name. Can you enlighten me on this?
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Post by TA on Dec 22, 2003 12:24:31 GMT -5
You need to first find out if it is legal in your State to sell a handgun to another resident of the same State. If it is, you don't HAVE to do anything. DA has some good recommendations on this subject for docummenting the sale. The only way to transfer through the BATF is through an FFL. Any handgun shop has an FFL. It should cost around $20.00 to do so. You can also find FFL's in your area that are willing to do transfers on the auction web-sites. www.auctionarms.comwww.gunbroker.comwww.gunsamerica.com/ |
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mikolev
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Post by mikolev on Dec 22, 2003 13:43:21 GMT -5
I went to an attourney on this very issue. For my state (GA), you have to do nothing at all like TA said. However, he advised me never to make a transaction with out a Bill of Sale with the serial number of the gun, and if possible, a copy of the buyer or sellers drivers liscence.
It was actually a pleasant surprise how simple it is where I live.
Mikolev
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Jeffress77
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Post by Jeffress77 on Dec 24, 2003 4:51:13 GMT -5
Indiana is the same way.... All you need is receipt of sale, and a signature. If you want to have it officially registered in YOUR name, just go to your local FFL holder, they will do the paper work, and charge maybe $15-$20. It's not necessary, but the safest way
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Post by dubbleakshun on Dec 24, 2003 11:37:01 GMT -5
With the sale of firearms between individuals,in Ga.,most transactions are down hand over fist involving no paper work reflecting a transaction took place.To cover myself and future records, in the case that the handgun is lost or stolen from me and an insurance claim is filed,I do not list the price paid for the handgun on my "Letter of Transfer".When I pay $500. for a pistol that sells for $800.,it may complicate negotiations with the insurance adjusters.I went through an ordeal about 17 years ago during the aftermath of a house fire, involving such matters. All I need is proof that the previous owner recognized legal ownership of the firearm,prior to transferring it to me,and the transfer to me was legal and valid.What happens, if after a no paper work sale,the seller gets killed or dies,and the handgun is still listed in his inventory with his wife or children not knowing of the sale ? What happens if after selling a firearm do you recieve a visit from the BATF, regarding a paper work descrepancy with the dealer where the gun was originally purchased ? I make no habit of buying handguns from strange individuals, even if my father gave me one of his guns, I would want a letter to protect me and my aquisition.
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