Question about selling personal guns at gun show

[darek]

Question about selling guns at gun show.

I have a New in Box Mossberg 715t and Winchester 9422 lever action rifle that I am wanting to sale.

There is a show in Robertsdale this weekend and wondering what people are doing to sell there guns
outside the show; I have not been to a gun show in a few years and do not know what is OK to do.
Like can you have a sign on your back with what you have to sell with your cell number?

thanks for any guidance

 

[FUPAGUNT]

Just walk around with it on your shoulder, if someone is interested they will approach you

 

[Gravity3694]

A lot of people makes tall signs and attach them to a cleaning rod which they then put down the barrel. It makes a decent billboard.

 

[wildrider666]

Signs are common. Some places bitch if you have a gun for sale and stop/lean on a wall. They call it "squatting" because you didn't rent a table and are occupying the same piece of floor. Does not matter to them if they advertise buy-sell-trade and that's what you bought a ticket to do.

A rifle sling of some type is a must.

You can list more then one gun on the sign (do both sides). Leave all the accessories in your vehicle until you make a deal.

 

[Sixgun]

Signs are common. A rifle sling of some type is a must. (do both sides). Leave all the accessories in your vehicle until you make a deal.

A lot of people makes tall signs and attach them to a cleaning rod which they then put down the barrel. It makes a decent billboard.

x2. Also be sure to keep your DL with you as a dealer might buy your rifle/pistol. I'll use bailing twine or some rope as a sling if you don't have one or would like to keep your own. You will want to sell inside, so buy a ticket.

 

[b747fp]

I do have a concern though. If you are a FL resident (just assuming based on your location in your profile), can he still sell across state lines. I know you can buy a long gun across state lines, but I thought that was only from an FFL. Thought private party sales had to be in the same state.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong

 

[911parrot]

Dido what MasterChief said....Know the law. ALL handgun and long gun, except air guns and muzzle loaders must go though an FFL if you are selling in a state that you are not a resident of or to someone who not a resident of your state.

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/unlicensed-persons.html#out-of-state-ammo

See number 1, 2 & 3.

 

[b747fp]

Thanks Tim, I didn't think I was crazy

 

[911parrot]

I don't agree with all the laws but I follow them. I don't want to give the Gob'met any reason to take my rights way!

 

[Welldoya]

I do have a concern though. If you are a FL resident (just assuming based on your location in your profile), can he still sell across state lines. I know you can buy a long gun across state lines, but I thought that was only from an FFL. Thought private party sales had to be in the same state.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong

You are correct and I sent him a PM as soon as he posted this informing him of the law. That's why I never go to gunshows in Alabama. No point in it.

 

[flyandscuba]

Consider going to the Panama City gun show this weekend instead -- you won't have to deal with the out-of state issues... That's why I'm going east instead of west this weekend!

 

[yellow68mgb]

You can always list them here and save the gas and admission fee.

 

[Sixgun]

That's why I never go to gunshows in Alabama. No point in it.

Keep in mind there are a lot of dealers at a gun show, certainly someone will do a transfer for you if the buyer isn't a dealer. Last show I went to a dealer bought the one of my back.

 

[dirtyharry]

i wear a backback at gun shows when i am selling. that way i can carry ammo, cases, accessories, or another gun. it has to be checked at the door.

 

[darek]

Thanks for all the input. The forum is great for getting quick advice.

thanks!!!!
Darek