Gun show purchases

[phishisgroovin]

Would you purchase a rifle or handgun at a gunshow from someone walking around advertising it?

[509er]

I would if it was something I was looking for.

[byrdman]

Just as soon as I'd buy a wrench set or hammer from someone at a flea market.

IMO, a firearm is nothing more than a tool.

[Huntbear]

 

[MHWASH]

I've bought and sold both handguns and rifles that way. Funny thing the most suspicious guy I've seen trying to sell a handgun was a local guy that is a reserve deputiy sherrif.

[Wenatcheejay]

Members of the WA Arms Collectors have to either submit to a background check or have a current CWP to buy or sell guns on the grounds.

I don't see how buying a gun at a show is more risky than buying a gun out of the Nickel?

The idea that buying a gun that is not registered to you through a FFL gun dealer is unsafe (HOW?) makes about as much sense as Obama's aversion to black rifles.

(He is a rifle bigot!)

[Ray]

yes

[MIKEXRAY]

I bought a pistol like that ten years ago & have wondered all these years if it is stolen. I never thought of it then but did later. Anyone know of a website that you can check to see if items are on the hot list ? The reason I think it could be is I bought it from a trucker that was from back east & just at the show while in town. Thanks for any info . Mike

[CP]

The last gun that I bought was from a total stranger in the parking lot of a pawn shop.  I have no problem with that or a gun show or wherever.   Yes, it might be stolen, but so might the lawnmower, outboard motor, coffee pot or anything else that you buy used off craigslist, this web site, or anywhere else.

[Wenatcheejay]

If a person is really concerned about a gun being stolen just mosey on down to your local PD and ask them to to run a search on the serial #. If it is then they will take it from you and return it to it's rightful owner. (Or, melt it down.) Again, most of the gunshows I have been to in Wa have safeguards in place. The criminal element does not tend to go to gun shows to sell their guns to rich white guys. Most criminals to not go to gun shows to get their guns at a ridiculous price, they buy them off the street or steal them. They tend to sell them to other drug dealers addicts, gang members, and criminals. (Or keep them.)

It seems that yes there is a chance that a private person selling a a gun could sell one to a felon, they could sell one that is stolen. This of course is putting the burden on the seller while ignoring the fact that if it is illegal for a person who is a criminal to OWN the gun or POSSESS the gun. They are the criminal, it would put more repeat offenders in jail to enforce that.

RICO Law enforcement would end gang violence immediately in this country and gun crime would drop off faster in a year than your 401K did. (I am not sure why that would be bad but I am often called a racist for this point of view.)

[CP]

And after you stop by your local PD and ask them to check if your new gun needs to be confiscated, you’ll want to stop be the nearest Dept of Revenue office so you can pay the use tax on it.

[woodswalker]

And after you stop by your local PD and ask them to check if your new gun needs to be confiscated, you’ll want to stop be the nearest Dept of Revenue office so you can pay the use tax on it.

Ptui....foookum.

[Coasthunterjay]

Just as soon as I'd buy an wrench set or hammer from someone at a flea market.

IMO, a firearm is nothing more than a tool.

X2

[Wenatcheejay]

And after you stop by your local PD and ask them to check if your new gun needs to be confiscated, you’ll want to stop be the nearest Dept of Revenue office so you can pay the use tax on it.

  Yeah That 2

[shoot-em-dead]

Sure, why not?

[Wenatcheejay]

No really, some guy having the nerve to lawfully sell his private weapon at a gun show? (The Horror)  

It is amazing that somebody might actually buy a gun privately, exercising their Federal and State Constitutional right to do so (Their Duty IMO)  

It is sickening! (It Makes me proud)

It is a way to say Hey Liberals!   F U

 

[RailRob]

Members of the WA Arms Collectors have to either submit to a background check or have a current CWP to buy or sell guns on the grounds.

I don't see how buying a gun at a show is more risky than buying a gun out of the Nickel?

The idea that buying a gun that is not registered to you through a FFL gun dealer is unsafe (HOW?) makes about as much sense as Obama's aversion to black rifles.

(He is a rifle bigot!)

There is no gun registration in this state....it dosnt work that way...

[Wenatcheejay]

http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=53308

 

[PWN Kurt]

I tend to be more cautious about it.

The guys that even post on this forum in the classifieds 'WTB HANDGUN, ASAP!!'....kinda makes me wonder.

I've bought and sold plenty of guns throught private deals, but most of them were folks I knew.  A couple guns I still wonder about.  But, I think its good to have a few with no paper trail.

[thinkingman]

I've bought and sold both handguns and rifles that way. Funny thing the most suspicious guy I've seen trying to sell a handgun was a local guy that is a reserve deputiy sherrif.

Not to get off topic but the most suspicious guy I ever sold a car to was a reserve deputy sheriff....paid me $11000 cash.
I wouldn't exactly assume being a reserve deputy sheriff makes for clean hands.
I would buy from an individual at a gun show.  At WAC, you have to be a member and to be a member, pass a background check. 

[muzzleman]

No really, some guy having the nerve to lawfully sell his private weapon at a gun show? (The Horror)  

It is amazing that somebody might actually buy a gun privately, exercising their Federal and State Constitutional right to do so (Their Duty IMO)  

It is sickening! (It Makes me proud)

It is a way to say Hey Liberals!   F U

 

 

I have bought many guns at the the gun show, and I would never think twice about buying another.

[ICEMAN]

.....I wouldn't exactly assume being a reserve deputy sheriff makes for clean hands.

Actually, becoming a reserve deputy sheriff requires the individual passing each and every extensive background and psycological background check as do regular officers. No difference.

[Huntboy]

I just sold 1 at the last Puy. show that I had for sale on the classified on this forum and all I had to do was walk around with it on my shoulder. No advertising invovled, but that is part of being a WAC member. There is alot of trust becuase, background checks are already done with membership.

[Stevo539]

WAC rules state that you must be a member to buy or sell a firearm at the show.  If the guy had a WAC membership badge, I'd have no problem buying that way.  I have done so in fact.  A Remington model 12(?) pump .22 in fact.  Nice little rifle.

Steve

[gage_06]

I do it all the time, that is where you get the best deals. At the Washington Arms Collector shows, everyone has had a background check.

[Rack Hunter]

sure...  why not?

[sisu]

Would you purchase a rifle or handgun at a gun show from someone walking around advertising it?

Yes!

I've bought and sold both handguns and rifles that way. Funny thing the most suspicious guy I've seen trying to sell a handgun was a local guy that is a reserve deputy sheriff.

And I sell them that way too.

If the person raises the hairs on the back of your neck then don't. Otherwise do the deed!!!!!!!!!

Ain't United States great we can buy guns and ammo without big brother sticking their big old crooked nose into it. God I love the USA

[jackelope]

Ain't United States great we can buy guns and ammo without big brother sticking their big old crooked nose into it. God I love the USA

don't go to new york state...you can't own a pistol in NY unless you have a permit and then the pistol is registered to your permit, thats the only way to legally own a pistol in NY.

[gage_06]

There is no gun registration in this state....it dosnt work that way...
[/quote]

Though that is technically true, it is not intirely accurate. Paperwork on every pistol you purchase is sent to the local law enforcement containing all the information as to who purchased what and the serial numbers. In general, the majority of the departments keep this on record even when they are not suppose to. Also the same info is kept at every gun store that you purchase from and it only requires someone like Mayor Bloomberg who has no respect for your second ammendment rites to force the store to turn over those documents.

[sisu]

Ain't United States great we can buy guns and ammo without big brother sticking their big old crooked nose into it. God I love the USA

don't go to new york state...you can't own a pistol in NY unless you have a permit and then the pistol is registered to your permit, thats the only way to legally own a pistol in NY.

Jackelope, no disrespect meant here but when I think of New York I always envision New York City one of the great cesspools of United States. No, I won't move there or Illinois, or California.

[deaddog]

.....I wouldn't exactly assume being a reserve deputy sheriff makes for clean hands.

Actually, becoming a reserve deputy sheriff requires the individual passing each and every extensive background and psycological background check as do regular officers. No difference.

That would be the one NOBAMA cant pass, fyi.

[jackelope]

Ain't United States great we can buy guns and ammo without big brother sticking their big old crooked nose into it. God I love the USA

don't go to new york state...you can't own a pistol in NY unless you have a permit and then the pistol is registered to your permit, thats the only way to legally own a pistol in NY.

Jackelope, no disrespect meant here but when I think of New York I always envision New York City one of the great cesspools of United States. No, I won't move there or Illinois, or California.

hit the adirondacks...you can canoe and portage for days on end. there's moose, deer, bears, brook trout, etc etc etc. i grew up in the catskills. no disrespect taken. i'm well aware of the fact that most don't think about the rest of the state.

the cesspool is the toilet otherwise known as  NYC...i don't go there.