Gun w/ ground off S.N.

[woodsie57]

A relative asked me if it was a "good deal" to buy a S@W 9mm with serial # removed for $50. Sounds like a one way ticket to the big house to me! But really, I don't know what the law says- anybody?

 

[eldirector]

Really bad idea

IC 35-47-2-18
Obliterating identification marks on handgun or possession of such handguns prohibited
Sec. 18. No person shall:
(1) change, alter, remove, or obliterate the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's serial number, or other mark of identification on any handgun; or
(2) possess any handgun on which the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's serial number, or other mark of identification has been changed, altered, removed, or obliterated;
except as provided by applicable United States statute.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32.

 

[BURNSURVIVOR725]

someones just trying to unload a stolen gun

 

[Expat]

I would not be surprised if the seller is an ATF agent.

 

[3point5]

IC 35-47-2-18
Obliterating identification marks on handgun or possession of such handguns prohibited
Sec. 18. No person shall:
(1) change, alter, remove, or obliterate the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's serial number, or other mark of identification on any handgun; or
(2) possess any handgun on which the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's serial number, or other mark of identification has been changed, altered, removed, or obliterated;
except as provided by applicable United States statute.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32.

IC 35-47-2-23
Violations; classes of misdemeanors and felonies
Sec. 23. (a) A person who violates section 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, or 16 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) A person who violates section 7, 17, or 18 of this chapter commits a Class C felony.

It seems like a good deal to me, if they want a felony.

 

[OneBadV8]

someones just trying to unload a stolen gun

I would not be surprised if the seller is an ATF agent.

 

[40calPUNISHER]

That depends, how much do you like or hate this relative?

 

[jmiller676]

That depends, how much do you like or hate this relative?

If they don't send Christmas cards then it's a once in a lifetime deal.

If they send a plate of cookies, let them know you would like to keep them around for future holidays.

 

[woodsie57]

That depends, how much do you like or hate this relative?

Thats pretty darn funny! Can think of a few that I'd say "go ahead- just take it to the police station afterward for an O.K" Thanks all, esp for posting the actual statute

 

[zoglog]

So what about my electropenciled weapons?

 

[GBuck]

I would not be surprised if the seller is an ATF agent.

 

[Jack Burton]

So how many of you would call the local ATF and help them set up a sting on the seller? Helping get a gun (and a person) off the street that is most likely to hurt the PR of the gun community, not to mention actually, you know, killing an innocent, seems like a good idea to me.

[on reflection, I'd probably call the local police in case it is an ATF sting. Let the two of them battle it out when it's over. Maybe get a ATF agent put in jail for a couple of hours, eh.]

 

[eldirector]

Depends on the seller. Someone that just didn't know any better? I'd tell them to find a gun buy-back event.

Someone shady? Either call the non-emergency #, or just pass the info to one of my cop friends.

 

[RoyalTenenbaum]

if they are looking for 3 hots and a cot (trip to prison) then it is a great deal.

 

[RoyalTenenbaum]

I'd most certainly contact local law enforcement.

 

[jgreiner]

I would not be surprised if the seller is an ATF agent.

Does he speak Spanglish?

 

[JohnP82]

pass on the "deal" and I would stay far away from the seller

 

[Tandor]

Run just run....

 

[jbombelli]

Don't buy it. If you do, DON'T get caught with it.

 

[sgreen3]

turn around and walk-away!