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    ED12123

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    Apr 8, 2012
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    Mount Airy, MD
    Has anyone had experience selling or buying firearms (handgun) online? I've only ever purchased locally, never from a store/individual online. I'm looking to sell/trade my Glock 17 and pick up a Glock 19 or 23. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find anyone local that's interested. I looked into GunBroker.com, but I'm not sure the proper steps needed to do this legally.

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    jmt476

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    Jan 16, 2013
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    Once you find someone interested, you either meet at an FFL, or meet at MSP to do the transfer. It's pretty straight forward from there.
     
    TheOriginalMexicanBob

    TheOriginalMexicanBob

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    Jul 2, 2017
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    I've purchased a number of handguns online...sold a few as well. Everything has to go through a FFL holder. What you need to be aware of is that some FFL holders will only accept a firearm from another FFL holder while some will accept it from a private citizen with a photocopy of their drivers license. For handguns or long guns with 10+ round magazines you have to be aware of state law in the location you're selling to...you may not be legally able to transfer the magazines. Outside of that, you're good to go.
     
    Sundazes

    Sundazes

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    You can always go the consignment route if you don't want to go the in person route. There are a number of IP's that do quite well with consignments.
     
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    ED12123

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    Apr 8, 2012
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    Mount Airy, MD
    jmt476 said:
    Once you find someone interested, you either meet at an FFL, or meet at MSP to do the transfer. It's pretty straight forward from there.
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    Yes, and I've done this before when I purchased from a local friend. I was more looking for advice on selling online/out of state.
     
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    ED12123

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    Apr 8, 2012
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    Mount Airy, MD
    TheOriginalMexicanBob said:
    I've purchased a number of handguns online...sold a few as well. Everything has to go through a FFL holder. What you need to be aware of is that some FFL holders will only accept a firearm from another FFL holder while some will accept it from a private citizen with a photocopy of their drivers license. For handguns or long guns with 10+ round magazines you have to be aware of state law in the location you're selling to...you may not be legally able to transfer the magazines. Outside of that, you're good to go.
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    Great info! I think it's the dealing with an FFL part that makes me a little nervous. I'd want to make sure all my bases are covered so I don't screw up the process.
     
    Moonlighter

    Moonlighter

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    May 21, 2017
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    ED12123 said:
    Great info! I think it's the dealing with an FFL part that makes me a little nervous.
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    It shouldn't. A good FFL will advise you of the process so you do the right thing. You're paying them for a service. I can send you the contact info of an FFL I've used that's really decent, if you like. He's down in Rockville though.
     
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    ED12123

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    Apr 8, 2012
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    Mount Airy, MD
    Humdi said:
    United gun shop consignment.
    Lots of activity on their page.
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    sundazes said:
    You can always go the consignment route if you don't want to go the in person route. There are a number of IP's that do quite well with consignments.
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    I looked into consignment, but was deterred when I found out how little I'd actually get from the sale (yikes!). I'm not THAT pressed to sell. I'd prefer to sell local and just deal with the MSP transfer paperwork. If I can't make that happen, then I think selling online is my best option.
     
    Pinecone

    Pinecone

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    Feb 4, 2013
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    Buying online is easy, as has been mentioned. Purchase, contact local FFL of your choice, have them send FFL, go to store when they tell you it has arrived. Rest is just like buying from them.

    Selling online, you sell, you get paid, you get copy of FFL, you ship. You cannot ship handgun USPS (only FFL to FFL) and you have to ship UPS or FedEx overnight. Some FFLs will only accept from an FFL, so work through local FFL of your choice. May not cost much more, as they can ship USPS.
     
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