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Mr. Wolf · 08-12-2007, 08:02 PM

Folks, wondering what's exactly needed for an FTF sale.

I suppose a copy of the driver's license and a written receipt for the weapon with serial number, date of sale, price of sale, and a photo of the weapon and signatures might be a start.

And what happens if you gift it to your family members or a friend? Do you need to do any paperwork?

Thanks for all your help in advance.

Cheers,

TOJAZ · 08-12-2007, 08:10 PM

Well, in Indiana, uless your an FFL, nothing is required as long as the buyer is of legal age and you both live in the same state. I always write up a receipt with all the buyers info and a photocopy of there drivers license just in case.
TOJAZ

Dhunter55 · 08-12-2007, 08:16 PM

Not sure of how your state laws work but I used this recently in a FTF trade.

http://www.myfamilia.org/billofsale/...LL_OF_SALE.PDF

Myk9noseknows · 08-12-2007, 10:59 PM

In TX, unfortunately nothing is required. I always check ID to make sure they are a Texas resident (make sure it's not a fake at the same time). However, if someone didnt' want to give you their ID or a copy of it, I probably wouldn't feel comfortable selling to them anyways.

HumbleGuy · 08-13-2007, 01:10 AM

I just got a handwritten bill of sale showing the date, serial number and the the sellers name and address. I just wanted proof it wasn't stolen (at least by me).

rupert · 08-13-2007, 10:53 AM

I do nothing, I feel we should be able to buy and sell guns without paperwork.

jonny4523 · 08-13-2007, 11:00 AM

I would write up a bill of sale and take down their driver's license number and maybe even their soc. number.

I have a friend that sold an AR once. Year or two later he had FBI at his door wondering why his AR was used in a high profile shooting. He gave them all of the buyer's info and soc number to prove that he had in fact sold it. Feds haven't been back since.

True Story.

Mr. Wolf · 08-14-2007, 02:49 PM

Thanks for all the advice. Same line of thought here. It's to protect me from future problems if they exist.

Again, the wealth of knowledge and experience in this site it truely astonishing.

Cheers,

08-12-2007, 08:02 PM	#1
Mr. Wolf XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 301	Documentations for a FTF sale? Folks, wondering what's exactly needed for an FTF sale. I suppose a copy of the driver's license and a written receipt for the weapon with serial number, date of sale, price of sale, and a photo of the weapon and signatures might be a start. And what happens if you gift it to your family members or a friend? Do you need to do any paperwork? Thanks for all your help in advance. Cheers, __________________ Mr. Wolf - "That's 30 minutes away, I'll be there in 10."

08-12-2007, 08:16 PM	#3
Dhunter55 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bikini Paradise Posts: 3,866	Not sure of how your state laws work but I used this recently in a FTF trade. http://www.myfamilia.org/billofsale/...LL_OF_SALE.PDF __________________ Let the R3VOLution begin! Go Fins

08-12-2007, 10:59 PM	#4
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,956	In TX, unfortunately nothing is required. I always check ID to make sure they are a Texas resident (make sure it's not a fake at the same time). However, if someone didnt' want to give you their ID or a copy of it, I probably wouldn't feel comfortable selling to them anyways. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

08-13-2007, 01:10 AM	#5
HumbleGuy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 175	For my FTF purchase in TX... I just got a handwritten bill of sale showing the date, serial number and the the sellers name and address. I just wanted proof it wasn't stolen (at least by me).

08-13-2007, 10:53 AM	#6
rupert XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,082	I do nothing, I feel we should be able to buy and sell guns without paperwork. __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 45 Service W/ Thumb Safty XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) (Selling) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) (Sold) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

08-12-2007, 08:10 PM	#2
TOJAZ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 124	Well, in Indiana, uless your an FFL, nothing is required as long as the buyer is of legal age and you both live in the same state. I always write up a receipt with all the buyers info and a photocopy of there drivers license just in case. TOJAZ

08-13-2007, 11:00 AM	#7
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,134	I would write up a bill of sale and take down their driver's license number and maybe even their soc. number. I have a friend that sold an AR once. Year or two later he had FBI at his door wondering why his AR was used in a high profile shooting. He gave them all of the buyer's info and soc number to prove that he had in fact sold it. Feds haven't been back since. True Story. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR -Benelli M2 New bird gun NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

08-14-2007, 02:49 PM	#8
Mr. Wolf XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 301	Thanks for all the advice. Same line of thought here. It's to protect me from future problems if they exist. Again, the wealth of knowledge and experience in this site it truely astonishing. Cheers, __________________ Mr. Wolf - "That's 30 minutes away, I'll be there in 10."

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