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When buying guns from private sellers how do you know they aren't stolen?
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:26 am
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:26 am
Is there a phone # or site that allows you to check the serial #? Doesn't this concern others on here that buy guns from non-dealers?
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Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:27 am to lsu480
Duh you ask the seller
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:28 am to lsu480
You don't 
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:30 am to lsu480
Cross you fingers & hope for the best.
You can usually tell by looking at the person. I'd by weary if they pulled up in a cutlass with spinning 22's
You can usually tell by looking at the person. I'd by weary if they pulled up in a cutlass with spinning 22's
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:30 am to lsu480
It's the same as buying any item (except cars, boats, etc... with a paper trail) - you can never be 100% sure. I won't buy from someone if I get a weird vibe about it.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:33 am to The Last Coco
It's very simply. Ask for the serial numbers... Call local sheriff and they will run the serial numbers for you. I have done this 3x with 3 different law enforcement agencies and they are always happy to help.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:46 am to lsu480
I always get a bill of sale where seller signs an agreement t saying firearm is not stolen or used in a crime.
If nothing else it removes any liability from me.
If nothing else it removes any liability from me.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:49 am to lsu480
Seriously... Tell the seller you need the serial numbers and you are going to run them to ensure the gun is clean before meeting with him. If he disappears and doesnt respond, probably stolen.
If he gives them to you, its literally a five minute phone call to have them verified.
If he gives them to you, its literally a five minute phone call to have them verified.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:49 am to jimjackandjose
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It's very simply. Ask for the serial numbers... Call local sheriff and they will run the serial numbers for you.
Allow me to reiterate the SIMPLE part.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:50 am to Uncle JackD
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I'd by weary if they pulled up in a cutlass with spinning 22's
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:50 am to DrTyger
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If nothing else it removes any liability from me.
Either way, if they were stolen, the police can and will confiscate them from you without reimbursement if they find out.
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It's the same as buying any item (except cars, boats, etc... with a paper trail) - you can never be 100% sure.
If the gun has been reported you can be 100% sure.
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Cross you fingers & hope for the best.
Not the best practice.
This post was edited on 4/23/13 at 11:53 am
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:53 am to DrTyger
quote:same here
I always get a bill of sale where seller signs an agreement t saying firearm is not stolen or used in a crime. If nothing else it removes any liability from me.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:53 am to colorchangintiger
That's why you have the serial number checked ....
before you give money
before you give money
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:54 am to lsu480
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lsu480
How do you know a refrigerator, washing machine, pair of shoes, box of ammo, a steak knife isn't stolen?
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:55 am to colorchangintiger
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Not the best practice.
What is your suggestion?
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:55 am to greasemonkey
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That's why you have the serial number checked ....
before you give money
Yes, and a bill of sale will do nothing.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:56 am to RATeamWannabe
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What is your suggestion?
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Call local sheriff and they will run the serial numbers for you.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 12:01 pm to colorchangintiger
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, and a bill of sale will do nothing.
other than keep your arse outta jail for having a stolen gun
Posted on 4/23/13 at 12:15 pm to Chad504boy
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How do you know a refrigerator, washing machine, pair of shoes, box of ammo, a steak knife isn't stolen?
You buy shoes / steak knives / fridges from private individuals?
Posted on 4/23/13 at 12:17 pm to greasemonkey
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That's why you have the serial number checked ....
before you give money
I have friends in LE that check for me. Of course, I'm usually buying from one of them.
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