Statute about longarms sales?

[Takem]

Buying a rifle off a guy and he said he wants to transfer it in my name. Is there a statute or something I can email him showing that we don't register longarms? Also if we took it to a gun shop what would they do? A bill of sale or something? Seems like a waste of my money.

[yeager484]

You're not required do an FFL transfer by law, but I believe that the seller is able to require it if he/she chooses to do so.

IANAL

[Takem]

ok. I know the store charges 40 if you buy a gun online and transfer through them so I was trying to avoid that.

[HiredGoon]

Buying a rifle off a guy and he said he wants to transfer it in my name. Is there a statute or something I can email him showing that we don't register longarms? Also if we took it to a gun shop what would they do? A bill of sale or something? Seems like a waste of my money.

The whole thing is here, but here is the relevant part to your Q:

(f) Application of section.--

(2) The provisions contained in subsections (a) and (c) shall only apply to pistols or revolvers with a barrel length of less than 15 inches, any shotgun with a barrel length of less than 18 inches, any rifle with a barrel length of less than 16 inches or any firearm with an overall length of less than 26 inches.

[olderguy]

If he is skittish and wants to prove that he sold it, make up a bill of sale, both sign it, and make copies for each of you.

[ungawa]

ok. I know the store charges 40 if you buy a gun online and transfer through them so I was trying to avoid that.

That's too expensive, find a different shop. $20 is a really good price, >$30 is ridiculous. You can find $20 if you look/ask around.

[Hokkmike]

If he wants an FFL transfer just let him pay for it.

If you don't want the hassle offer a receipt + copy or go somewhere else.

The last several people I have done "business" with have shown me their LTCF - good enough for me.

[jthrelf]

I think the unwritten rule around here is that the buyer of a handgun pay for transfer, since it is required to complete the sale. But if it's a longarm and you have an LTCF and complete a bill of sale but the seller still insists on a transfer, they should cover the fee.

[CartBone69]

Buying a rifle off a guy and he said he wants to transfer it in my name. Is there a statute or something I can email him showing that we don't register longarms? Also if we took it to a gun shop what would they do? A bill of sale or something? Seems like a waste of my money.

ok. I know the store charges 40 if you buy a gun online and transfer through them so I was trying to avoid that.

If he wants an FFL transfer just let him pay for it.

If you don't want the hassle offer a receipt + copy or go somewhere else.

The last several people I have done "business" with have shown me their LTCF - good enough for me.

You don't need to do the paper work for a private long arm sale, as such if i was dealing with this person and had the price negotiated then he tells me he wants to go threw an FFL i would absolutely make him pay for it or subtract it from your cost of the gun.

[Kid k]

Well my experience is that I ve had several pirvate people selling long guns to me, they see I'm open carrying a 1911 and have said cash and go. If you can legally carry and have LTCF and can show the id, they don't question. A bill of sale will make most sellers comfortable.