I know the legality of FTF purchases in my state, but my real question is about FTF etiquette.
I have never done a FTF transaction and was curious how people tend to arrange them. When purchasing something on craigslist etc. you typically meet in a public place for safety reasons. However it seems you can't exactly meet in the local McDs to purchase a firearm since you typically want to give it a good looking over first. I'm pretty sure doing that at McDs that would get you in a bit of trouble. Although both parties are most likely armed law abiding folks, there is always the possibility its someone who knows you will have either a lot of cash or a gun and they could easily get the jump on you. A gun store would be a great place for it, but seems that might be faux pas to be conducting your own business in someone else's shop.
How and where do you safely meet up?
My 2nd question is regarding paperwork. Although it isn't required in my state, do most people make up receipts for both parties with info/signatures in case you ever have to prove/disprove ownership? I like the idea of having a proof of sales/purchase but don't like the idea of giving my personal info to a stranger that now knows I have guns.
If some people who have done FTF transactions with strangers could chime in and explain how they did it, I would appreciate it. Thanks!
I have never done a FTF transaction and was curious how people tend to arrange them. When purchasing something on craigslist etc. you typically meet in a public place for safety reasons. However it seems you can't exactly meet in the local McDs to purchase a firearm since you typically want to give it a good looking over first. I'm pretty sure doing that at McDs that would get you in a bit of trouble. Although both parties are most likely armed law abiding folks, there is always the possibility its someone who knows you will have either a lot of cash or a gun and they could easily get the jump on you. A gun store would be a great place for it, but seems that might be faux pas to be conducting your own business in someone else's shop.
How and where do you safely meet up?
My 2nd question is regarding paperwork. Although it isn't required in my state, do most people make up receipts for both parties with info/signatures in case you ever have to prove/disprove ownership? I like the idea of having a proof of sales/purchase but don't like the idea of giving my personal info to a stranger that now knows I have guns.
If some people who have done FTF transactions with strangers could chime in and explain how they did it, I would appreciate it. Thanks!