Question about handgun transfer

[jrfount]

Could someone help clarify the law on handgun transfers for me? I'm under the impression that the SN on a firearm is only tied to your name for a finite time period during your background check, after that the SN is in no way registered to an owner. I am discussing purchasing a pistol from someone and he wants to make sure that once it leaves his possesion it will no longer be tied to him for legal purposes. His proposal was to handle a transfer through an FFL holder; but, I don't think that would be necessary. Many of you know the actual laws much better than I do so any factual input is appreciated.

 

[spanky]

theoretically he is not tied to it but the sn can be traded to the last place it was transferred so if he received it by filling a 4473 it can be tracked to him.

if he is that paranoid do a bill of sale

 

[BRLAShooter]

if he is that paranoid do a bill of sale

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And You can have the bill of sale notorized to make it "Legal" if he really wants to be meticulous about it.

 

[bs875]

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And You can have the bill of sale notorized to make it "Legal" if he really wants to be meticulous about it.

Yes, on both of those. An FFL is unnecessary and just more expense.

 

[40caloldtimer]

Bill of sale is all you need I have a pre-made one pm me for it! (only in the state of Louisiana am I speaking for, any other state check local laws!)

 

[FishingBack]

If you sell it to somebody out of state, the FFL is required right? For example, my brother lives in Ruston and goes to Tech, but is actually an Arkansas resident. I'd need a FFL to sell him a gun right?

 

[spanky]

If you sell it to somebody out of state, the FFL is required right? For example, my brother lives in Ruston and goes to Tech, but is actually an Arkansas resident. I'd need a FFL to sell him a gun right?

If he has residence here I think he can buy it. I'm not a lawyer so I don't know for sure. It might be safer for you to mail it to a dealer just north of the border and have him receive it there.

 

[spanky]

Bill of sale is all you need I have a pre-made one pm me for it! (only in the state of Louisiana am I speaking for, any other state check local laws!)

To expound upon this, a bill of sale is not required in this state.

 

[jrfount]

Sounds like I was close to knowing what I knew but not quite there. Thanks for the input i'll let him know and he can decide.

 

[Hitman]

To expound upon this, a bill of sale is not required in this state.

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But it is recommended. Becuase JUST MAYBE, the seller might call the cops when you leave and say, their gun was stolen and they think they know who stole it. Just saying.

I've used this one before,
ftp://texasguntrader.com/billofsale.pdf


It's just a piece of paper signed by both parties.

 

[tmlowe]

That BoS link should be its' own sticky. I have typed up my own before, but the best one I saw was the ones you get with a C&R License. Maybe a CR holder can get a good scan and have it hosted here?

 

[slinkyonrampage]

If yall both live here in LA, yall can meet up and the sale can go on, but just make a bill of sale. If one of yall lives in another state, then go through an FFL.

 

[flamatrix99]

I personally prefer the paperless FTF transfer...

 

[JBP55]

I personally prefer the paperless FTF transfer...

I think 90%+ agree with you.