Advice for Shotgun purchase

HeatSeeker · Aug 6, 2012

I was not sure where to start this thread so I thought that I could get the best info from our Industry Partners. I am interested in a shotgun that a private owner has up in Cecil Co. I have never puchased a firearm from anywhere other then a gun shop and would like to ask if there is anything I need to know or do to complete this trasaction. I am in AA County so I was hoping to meet up with him somewhere in the middle, but I am a bit hesitant to do this in a parking lot somewhere. Any advice is appreciated.

It is not a regulated weapon(Rem 870 12ga. Deer Gun).

Lawman1800 · Aug 6, 2012

For private sale of shotguns I don't believe there is anything you have to worry about. I wouldnt wave the gun around in a parking lot somewhere like you said or your going to scare sheepeople.

HeatSeeker · Aug 6, 2012

I agree. I just cannot think of where we could do this without me driving all the way to Cecil Co.

TyFromMD · Aug 6, 2012

How about a gunshop parking lot? Or!! You can shoot shotguns at Freestate gun range in white marsh. Only slugs though. Rent a lane, shoot a few slugs, buy the gun.

HeatSeeker · Aug 6, 2012

This is a good idea. I have never been to freestate so it would give me a chance to check it out also.

joppaj · Aug 6, 2012

As a general rule, I'd say it's at a minimum polite to ask a dealer before you transact business in his parking lot.

PapiBarcelona · Aug 6, 2012

Park and ride?

-Z/28- · Aug 6, 2012

I sold a shotgun last year in Freestate's parking lot. It's public place with people around that won't freak out seeing a gun.

Zero Tolerance6 · Aug 6, 2012

Freestate does seem like a good idea.
I'm not sure I would purchase a gun from a private citizen without atleast firing a few rounds.

Wayne1one · Aug 6, 2012

Here is your ticket! Straight from the ATF!!

http://www.beararms.com/PDF/FTUP.pdf

HeatSeeker · Aug 6, 2012

I will use that form, Thanks

HeatSeeker · Aug 6, 2012

joppaj said:
As a general rule, I'd say it's at a minimum polite to ask a dealer before you transact business in his parking lot.

I understand what you are saying, but the main reason I liked this idea was so I could actually go inside the range and shoot the gun. I don't think Freestate would care that he brings the gun and I leave with it. This has probably happened more times than anyone could count.

TyFromMD · Aug 6, 2012

HeatSeeker said:
I understand what you are saying, but the main reason I liked this idea was so I could actually go inside the range and shoot the gun. I don't think Freestate would care that he brings the gun and I leave with it. This has probably happened more times than anyone could count.

Just ask him. He's a member and IP here.

HeatSeeker · Aug 7, 2012

TyFromMD said:
Just ask him. He's a member and IP here.

I PM'd him.

joppaj · Aug 7, 2012

HeatSeeker said:
I understand what you are saying, but the main reason I liked this idea was so I could actually go inside the range and shoot the gun. I don't think Freestate would care that he brings the gun and I leave with it. This has probably happened more times than anyone could count.

I think I missed thepart that you intended to shoot it the same day. Yes, under that circumstance I would wholly agree.

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