Question re: Selling Handgun Online

[HK1911]

I'm in the process of getting ready to sell my HK45 and extra mags online through GB. I plan to get a copy of the buyer's FFL license and will send a copy of my DL to the FFL if required. I'll also ask the buyer to confirm his FFL will accept a handgun shipped from a non-licensed individual.

The question I have is whether I need a copy of the buyer's DL as part of the transaction process. I've searched but it's not clear. Can I just ask the buyer to send me his name and address? Thanks for your advice.

 

[NormH3]

I'm pretty sure you need to use a local FFL to sell your firearm.

 

[HK1911]

I'm pretty sure you need to use a local FFL to sell your firearm.

I thought that was optional. I could if I had to. 2A Sales is close to my house.

 

[Vile Shadow]

I'm pretty sure you need to use a local FFL to sell your firearm.

No. What matters is the FFL on the buyer's end, although the buyer's FFL MAY require shipment from an FFL here.

 

[rseymorejr]

The problem may be the shipping cost, I believe he will be required to overnight it

 

[HK1911]

The problem may be the shipping cost, I believe he will be required to overnight it

Yes. UPS will require overnight air.

 

[swinokur]

Sometimes it's cheaper to have an FFL ship USPS.

Some will, some won't.

 

[WheelHead]

Where did the overnight rule come from. I know of two pretty large dealers near me that ship them 2-3 fedex express all the time. Not overnight.

 

[Mooseman]

Where did the overnight rule come from. I know of two pretty large dealers near me that ship them 2-3 fedex express all the time. Not overnight.

FFLs do not have to ship overnight. Everyone else does.

 

[swinokur]

Overnight is a Fedex and UPS policy. In the tariffs.

Minimizes the possibility of theft.

 

[WheelHead]

FFLs do not have to ship overnight. Everyone else does.

Ok. That makes more sense.

 

[HK1911]

Any input on what type of info. I need from the buyer?

 

[Vile Shadow]

Any input on what type of info. I need from the buyer?

First thing you need from the buyer is his money. If his transferring dealer will accept your shipment, then you need his license emailed to you for CYA.

Once you get payment, and a copy of the dealer's license, go ahead and send it. Once the transferring dealer receives the gun it ceases to be your problem.

 

[A1Uni]

Any input on what type of info. I need from the buyer?

By law, all you need is the license info from the receiving FFL. You are transferring the gun to him, and he then transfers it to your buyer.

Some FFLs accept guns from non-licensees, some don't, it is a matter of their company policy.

 

[Hansohn Brothers]

You don't need the dealers license, just the first 3 and last 5 digits. Verify on ATF FFL EZCheck.

 

[HK1911]

Thanks for everyone's input. I've sold a shotgun online and shipped it to a verified FFL, but selling a handgun seems a bit more tricky. I'll have to talk to a local FFL and see if they'll work with me.

 

[Vile Shadow]

Thanks for everyone's input. I've sold a shotgun online and shipped it to a verified FFL, but selling a handgun seems a bit more tricky. I'll have to talk to a local FFL and see if they'll work with me.

Well, most states don't suck like MD does. So, if your buyer is in a normal state, then there really isn't anything tricky about it. Like I said, once your paid and you send the gun off to the transferring dealer on the other end, it is out of your hands.

 

[HK1911]

Well, most states don't suck like MD does. So, if your buyer is in a normal state, then there really isn't anything tricky about it. Like I said, once your paid and you send the gun off to the transferring dealer on the other end, it is out of your hands.

Good point. I'll most likely end up listing it tomorrow. Thanks.

 

[brentb636]

Note that if you use EZ-check at BATF, you will see that "The data obtained from this site is not a substitute for a certified copy of the license.". Nothing to obsess about, BUT I always get a shipping copy from the receiving FFL, or I tell my client to find another FFL. Life is too short to cut corners that might be sharp !
Brent

 

[HK1911]

Note that if you use EZ-check at BATF, you will see that "The data obtained from this site is not a substitute for a certified copy of the license.". Nothing to obsess about, BUT I always get a shipping copy from the receiving FFL, or I tell my client to find another FFL. Life is too short to cut corners that might be sharp !
Brent

Good advice. Thanks. It's listed FS now, but I'm having second thoughts about selling it.