JustThisGuy
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I've looked through the threads and haven't seen one that exactly covers this. I've seen some posts that cover portions of this, but none that cover all points. If so, please link the url and we can close this thread.
So far I have only bought new guns. I would like to buy a few used guns and I might from a FFL dealer, but I'm somehow worried about buying used from a private party or at a Gun Show.
Here's my concern. What liabilities do I have if it is later discovered that the gun I buy turns out to have been used in the commission of a crime?
1) Could I become a suspect in a crime I didn't commit?
2) Would my gun be seized for evidence?
3) Would I ever get it back, or just be out the gun and the money I paid?
What are the best ways to mitigate this risk?
A) Obviously, I need to keep receipts (with serial numbers) to prove the date of acquisition vs. the date of a gun-involved crime.
B) I understand that it is rare to find a PD that will conduct a background check on a gun S/N before a purchase, and that some will do so if you bring them the gun after purchase, but then you might lose the gun.
Is it better to just stay away from used private party/Gun Show guns? Or does one just accept the risk and cross the fingers?
So far I have only bought new guns. I would like to buy a few used guns and I might from a FFL dealer, but I'm somehow worried about buying used from a private party or at a Gun Show.
Here's my concern. What liabilities do I have if it is later discovered that the gun I buy turns out to have been used in the commission of a crime?
1) Could I become a suspect in a crime I didn't commit?
2) Would my gun be seized for evidence?
3) Would I ever get it back, or just be out the gun and the money I paid?
What are the best ways to mitigate this risk?
A) Obviously, I need to keep receipts (with serial numbers) to prove the date of acquisition vs. the date of a gun-involved crime.
B) I understand that it is rare to find a PD that will conduct a background check on a gun S/N before a purchase, and that some will do so if you bring them the gun after purchase, but then you might lose the gun.
Is it better to just stay away from used private party/Gun Show guns? Or does one just accept the risk and cross the fingers?
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