Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

I have a handgun for sale. (I'll post it to the forum soon.)
My question is "how" to verify that the buyer is a reasonable person.
I've never sold a firearm to a stranger! All of my firearms have been sold to folks I know and TRUST!

So the question... After asking for identification from a buyer, is it unreasonable to get a copy of a drivers license? (I'm kinda border-line on this one!) What process is generally used these days?

Your thoughts, ladies and gentlemen, if you please...

Thanks!

Michael

Requesting to see some form of ID is acceptable. Wanting a copy to keep is going too far IMHO and would cause me to walk away. Many private sales involve the buyer simply showing 2 forms if ID. A DL,voter card or CHP are all good. Many will also suggest a Bill Of Sale be written, That's also fine if you want to do it. Ultimately it's up to you how far you want to take the issue. It's a private sale so you and the buyer can come to any terms that are acceptable to you both. Just get it all clear before the transaction starts,.

I'd agree 100% with VBshooter. I have in the past when buying a firearm in a private sale, had the seller give a name and number with the serial number of the firearm and put it in a safe at my house. I'd do the same with a private sale if I sold a firearm. License and CHP should more than suffice. Josh

By the way, what ya' got?

Thanks guys... that's what I was looking for.
I have a bill of sale that has the firearm info as well as a place for both parties information. I was just a bit fuzzy on how far I need to go to protect myself!

Thanks again


.40 Smith & Wesson Sigma
4 mags, cable lock, orig box & Paperwork
light rail add-on
<300 rounds thru it

I'll post a picture and ad some time today.

After some tweaking my Sigma 40 was a good shooter. Good luck with the sale.

VBshooter wrote:Requesting to see some form of ID is acceptable. Wanting a copy to keep is going too far IMHO and would cause me to walk away. Many private sales involve the buyer simply showing 2 forms if ID. A DL,voter card or CHP are all good. Many will also suggest a Bill Of Sale be written, That's also fine if you want to do it. Ultimately it's up to you how far you want to take the issue. It's a private sale so you and the buyer can come to any terms that are acceptable to you both. Just get it all clear before the transaction starts,.

+1

I don't bother with the BoS though unless I have too because the seller wants it and it is a really good deal. To each his own. You can find whole threads debating the BoS if you search.