Central Florida handgun sale

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Greetings to all. I'm trying to get a clear understanding of Florida law regarding the private sale of handguns. I have a modest collection of handguns and I'm considering putting two up for sale. I've developed an additional hobby (photography) and the Nikon D500 is calling my name, and there is no way my wife will let me pull $2000 out of our bank account for a new camera. Sadly the first two will be my Dan Wesson Bob-Tail Commander and a model 1903 colt 32acp pistol manufactured in 1916. So the question is how do I stay within the law and make a private sale of a handgun in Florida? Thanks in advance and stay safe.

Mycle
 
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Federal law sez you must not sell any firearm to a resident of another state, only to a resident of Florida in this case.
Proof of that would be prudent.
Lots of folks will only sell to a ccw holder as proof of them passing a criminal background check.
It's not legally required though.
But rather than trusting info here, check your local laws with someone who really knows.
Much safer.
Keeping a written receipt with the buyers ID info would probably be a good idea, too.
If you are concerned there's always selling to a FFL or putting the guns with one on consignment.
 
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I have a Florida resident, not a lawyer, but pay attention to firearm laws, and I am not aware of any restrictions on private sales in Florida law. You can sell as long as you have no reason to think the person is prohibited from owning firearms. A DL is a good idea to establish that the buyer is a Florida resident. Lots of people execute a bill of sale for their records, but it is not required.
 
Face to face sales are perfectly legal in Florida. There are a few Florida-specific forums where you can list them for free.
If your local paper isn't owned by the NY Times, you can place an ad in the paper. If you have a garage sale, you can sell them there. If you want to set up a table at one of the many flea markets, you can sell them there.
 
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Federal law sez you must not sell any firearm to a resident of another state, only to a resident of Florida in this case.
Proof of that would be prudent.
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Please post the Federal statute that states one can NOT sell a firearm to an out of state resident.
 
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Please post the Federal statute that states one can NOT sell a firearm to an out of state resident.
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I think I understand your point (long guns), but it might have been more helpful if you had just made that point.

Since this is a handgun discussion area and the firearms under discussion for sale are both semi-automatic handguns, even though g.willikers wrote "firearm" I suspect he really meant "handgun."
 
Or course you can sell to an out of state person - through their FFL. I suspect the meaning was one that you cannot sell and deliver it directly to an out of state person.

BTW, I am in central FL. PM me about the DW
 
course you can sell to an out of state person - through their FFL. I suspect the meaning was one that you cannot sell and deliver it directl
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Sorry, I didn't read it like that.

Stating it is a violation of Federal law to sell any firearm to an out of State resident is a far cry from, yes it is legal but you must go through an FFL for handguns but not for long guns.
 
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