I have a question about private firearms sale. I'm selling my Remington 870 to my friend. I know Indiana says I don're need background checks or anything like that. I guess the real question is if I sell it to him and he does something stupid with it, can it come back on me. I know when they do background checks they are supposed to destroy the paper work, but I don't trust them to do that.
-
Be sure to read this post! Beware of scammers. https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/classifieds-new-online-payment-guidelines-rules-paypal-venmo-zelle-etc.511734/
private transfer of guns.
- Thread starter black label
- Start date
The #1 community for Gun Owners in Indiana
Member Benefits:
Fewer Ads! Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership Discuss anti-gun legislation Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses Discover free outdoor shooting areas View up to date on firearm-related events Share photos & video with other members ...and so much more!
Member Benefits:
possum_128
Master
The real question here is, if you think it's possible for him to do something stupid with it, why in the world would you even think about selling it to him in the first place?
Good point.^
If you're just overly cautious, write out a bill of sale and keep it in the safe.
jaybird_123
Expert
Having a witness sign also sure would help, if ever needed.
+1 for this, but as noted have him sign a bill of sale if you wish.
Kafer_Mike
Plinker
If in doubt (any doubt), pass on the sale and keep the 870 in the safe. 
True, but I would still do a bill of sale just in case.
why, it won't make any difference, matter of fact, if something does happen, they may ask if you had doubts about the transaction and use the fact you went out of your way to over-document the transaction as proof
I am a very responsible gun owner, and would never even think about selling a gun to someone that I thought would use a gun for criminal intent. That being said mistakes do happen, and people get things stolen all the time. I just want to make sure that there isn't some obscure law or anything that would hold me liable
Thought the FBI had to destroy them after 90 days
no laws specifically holding you liable.....people will tell you of old "wive's tales" of it coming back on someone else...but I think there are few if any credible,cited cases of this happening.....if you just want to be safe just fill out a usual bill of sale...but anytime you do this don't let anyone take any information about you, that you don't have of theirs.......ID theft
It was recommended to me by one of the guys at Indy Trading Post, although he added that it certainly wasn't a necessity. I sold my Harley to a guy and wrote up a bll of sale not becuase i thought he was going to do something illegal, but because i simply wanted proof of the sale. Again, it was just my
you trust the government
I work for them and I don't trust them lol
I used to work for them, so no I do not trust them. Just replying to someone else.
Take cash.
Give shotgun.
Shake hands. (optional)
Also, record of your original background check is not associated with the actual firearm you purchased at the time.
That is what gets destroyed, not the dealers record of sale on the 4473.
Give shotgun.
Shake hands. (optional)
Also, record of your original background check is not associated with the actual firearm you purchased at the time.
That is what gets destroyed, not the dealers record of sale on the 4473.
