Hey, if my friend want to trade me long guns for long guns, is there a formal way of doing this? I heard that after 1 year for long guns your name disappears from the gun?!
2007-02-20 11:27:03 · 8 answers · asked by Nick 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
All you need to do to trade guns legally is be reasonably certain that the person you're trading with is legally allowed to own a gun, and that the gun is legal to own.
In other words, no trading guns with felons. And no trading machine guns and, in some jurisdictions, so-called "assault weapons."
Your name will never "disappear" from the gun. It can be traced back to you IF you purchased it from a licensed firearms dealer. However, the beauty of trading guns with private individuals is that your name will never be associated with the guns you acquire like this, because there won't be any paperwork. Unless you do something stupid, like register them.
2007-02-20 12:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by Guncrazy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
TRADE GUNS???
THE ATF IS GONNA HUNT YOU DOWN LIKE A DOG. YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A DECENT NIGHTS SLEEP AGAIN FEARING THAT THE MEN IN BLACK SKI MASKS WILL KICK DOWN YOUR DOOR AND DRAG YOU AWAY TO SOME OFFSHORE PRISON NEVER TO BE HEARD FROM AGAIN......
Truthfully gun trading happens all the time. Just make sure you don't pick up a stolen firearm by accident. Don't take guns with the serial numbers ground off. You can check serial numbers online if your worried. Basically don't trade guns with someone on a street corner. Private firearm sales between individuals is perfectly legal by federal law. You cannot run a business selling guns without a license but a private trade or sale does not constitute a business. Now if you live in a communist state like KALIFORNIA you may have a state law to deal with. Contact your local NRA representative if you have any more questions.
Miketyson26
2007-02-20 13:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would at least have each of you write down the guns being transferred and the serial numbers. You can then both sign the paper and make a copy for each of you. That way you have a record of the switch and the relevant info should the gun be stolen, used in a crime, etc.
2007-02-20 14:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trade guns the only law I can think of is about a gift.
I won a gun at work the company bought the gun had the serial numbers and made me sign a release .
also you should not have a gun if you are a convicted felon.
2007-02-20 13:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by BIG SON 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in MA you do need to due paperwork for trades of even long guns. Check with local and state laws as they will vary.
2007-02-20 13:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by mayhem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why worry about it? You don't have to register long guns anywhere so it shouldn't matter. If you are concerned about your former/his future rifle being used in a crime and being traced back to you, then I wouldn't suggest making the trade with him. Legally though, I don't know of any paperwork you would need.
2007-02-20 12:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by brian f 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
head to your local gun shop to transfer paper work if not you could be held liable for the guns past
2007-02-20 12:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by Fergie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a signed receipt. You can do this in long hand so long as it is legible.
On this date: ____________ I, Nick, traded my .30-06 Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter to my friend F. Flintstone for his .70 Caliber Arquebus.
Mannlicher Serial #:______________________
Arquebus Serial #: ______________________
Both signatures:
Nick:_______________________________
F. Flintstone:_________________________
***
And keep in a safe place for future reference. I wouldn't even bother to have it notarized. You are dealing with friends, right?
Good luck.
H
2007-02-20 22:11:46 · answer #8 · answered by H 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋