What happens if someone tries to transfer a stolen gun?

[mattre]

I would assume that part of the transfer involves checking the serial number against whatever database the police use, but so many gun laws are poorly thought it I wouldn't be completely shocked if it's not.

I'm guessing it would be flagged, and then the FFL probably has some responsibility to notify police etc. and the person who tried to sell it would probably face criminal charges. Is there any risk to the buyer? I.e. If I tried to buy a handgun from someone on Armslist that turned out to be stolen, is there any risk that I could get in trouble? (assuming I didn't know it was stolen, of course)

[eagleclaw]

As long as you didn't know it was stolen and you never took possession of it I don't think they could charge you. It would also help if you didn't know the seller. However if someone were to fall into that situation, expect the the police to request an interview.

[Gunsnwater]

You'll get the gun, then you'll get the knock, then you'll relinquish the stolen property.

[mattre]

Are you saying the FFL would actually complete the transfer, and then the police would respond? That's pretty nuts if it's true!

[bogey1]

Are you saying the FFL would actually complete the transfer, and then the police would respond? That's pretty nuts if it's true!

If the gun doesn't come up stolen during the nics/pics its good to go.

[markshere2]

If the gun doesn't come up stolen during the nics/pics its good to go.

Incorrect. Nics pics checks the buyer, not the gun.

[bogey1]

Incorrect. Nics pics checks the buyer, not the gun.

I thought they ran the serial # just for that very reason? Hmmm.

[57springer]

I asked an ffl this same question, he told me when he calls PSP, they don"t check on the gun for being stolen . So you could be buying a stolen gun without knowing it .

[markshere2]

You'll get the gun, then you'll get the knock, then you'll relinquish the stolen property.

This.

Happened to me.

Dirtbag thief is still making 3 and 6 dollar payments to me via the court system.

[Emptymag]

This.

Happened to me.

Dirtbag thief is still making 3 and 6 dollar payments to me via the court system.

Call JG Wentworth and get your entire settlement!

LOL