Selling a SKS

[Wheezy50]

I have a SKS that I'm going to be trying to sell soon. I know for a private handgun sale most people ask to see LTCH and drivers license to verify the buyer is a "proper person"

For selling a long gun/rifle should I just ask to see IN drivers license to verify they are an IN resident? Do any of you all ask to see LTCH for selling/purchasing a semi auto rifle? I only need to verify the buyer is a Indiana resident, correct?

I purchased the rifle from a small, now out of business local gun shop. I want to make sure im following all the rules for private sales.

Thanks

 

[phatgemi]

My $.02 worth: If you don't know, I would ask to see DL just to verify Indiana residency. NO info copied or anything just verification. LTCH = License to Carry HANDGUN. Not a license to carry rifle. As long as you have good reason to believe they are resident and no reason to believe they cannot own a rifle then you are good to go in my book.

 

[jagee]

All you are required to do is make sure they are an IN resident and a "proper person"

How you verify those things is up to you. If you exchange phone numbers and they have an IN area code that, to me, would verify they are a resident. If you ask to see a Larry and/or DL that is up to you. Some people don't like to show it, other people don't care, and still others show it even if you don't ask.

 

[T.Lex]

Have not sold a firearm, but if I did sell one to a stranger, I'd clearly state that I'd want to see DL and LTCH, with nothing recorded. It is truly an abundance of caution, as felons can have DLs.

It is not totally a guarantee, of course, but for my own peace of mind and CYA-ness, that's what I'd want. I'd also totally expect the buyer to want a bill of sale/receipt for it.

I'm sure that would turn off some buyers - requesting to see the LTCH for a long gun - but that's what I'd do.

 

[OakRiver]

I would say that the phone number to verify residency is of limited usefulness. I know of a lot of IN residents who have cell phones without IN numbers. If you mean home phones then the number becomes slightly more useful (assuming they have not simply given you a relative's/friend's details)

 

[One Shot One Kill]

My $.02 worth: If you don't know, I would ask to see DL just to verify Indiana residency. NO info copied or anything just verification. LTCH = License to Carry HANDGUN. Not a license to carry rifle. As long as you have good reason to believe they are resident and no reason to believe they cannot own a rifle then you are good to go in my book.

I never understood asking LTCH, it is not required to sell a rifle or handgun FTF with someone. Makes some people feel better I guess, but as long as they can prove they are a Indiana resident (drivers license), and a "proper person" (most you can do here is ask if they can own it legally) than you have done all the law requires of you. Some people use LTCH as proof the person is a "proper person". This may not always be the case though, my local FFL before said a guy had a LTCH that was active and was denied a handgun transfer because he still had charges on his record. Apprently the LTCH system can let "inproper persons" pass through sometimes.
Long story short, do whatever you feel necessary. You may get less people interested if you require a LTCH, as not every gunowner wants/has one, but you get more peace of mind I suppose.

 

[jagee]

I would say that the phone number to verify residency is of limited usefulness. I know of a lot of IN residents who have cell phones without IN numbers. If you mean home phones then the number becomes slightly more useful (assuming they have not simply given you a relative's/friend's details)

I get that people have phones withouth IN numbers, but if someone gives me a number with a 317/765/812/whatever area code, to me, that shows me they are a resident. I could be wrong with that assumption but that's just me. I do also get a Bill of Sale when I sell something with at least a name on it to cover myself.

 

[LANShark42]

I get that people have phones withouth IN numbers, but if someone gives me a number with a 317/765/812/whatever area code, to me, that shows me they are a resident. I could be wrong with that assumption but that's just me. I do also get a Bill of Sale when I sell something with at least a name on it to cover myself.

Do you call that number and then verify your buyer/seller lives at that address? If not, they might have given you the number for ISP or IMPD. Or 812-867-5309, for that matter. Seriously, them giving you a legitimate sounding number means NOTHING, unless you verify it.

It's all really a matter of making an effort to ensure the person an IN resident and is "proper". And in the case of the other person being a stranger, from everything I've read, that can be as simple as asking them if they are "a proper person", then verifying residency from a DL. If you know them, and have any reason to believe they are not "proper" then the deal should be off.

 

[jagee]

Do you call that number and then verify your buyer/seller lives at that address? If not, they might have given you the number for ISP or IMPD. Or 812-867-5309, for that matter. Seriously, them giving you a legitimate sounding number means NOTHING, unless you verify it.

Yeah, sorry, that was implied. I usually finalize deals through text/phone call after PM'ing on here. That usually works to verify the number.

 

[OakRiver]

Yeah, sorry, that was implied. I usually finalize deals through text/phone call after PM'ing on here. That usually works to verify the number.

And if they give you a number and say "You're not going to call me on that, are you?" that should set off alarm bells

 

[LANShark42]

Yeah, sorry, that was implied. I usually finalize deals through text/phone call after PM'ing on here. That usually works to verify the number.

That works. But honestly, I'm a little paranoid about giving my number to a stranger. I try to avoid it if at all possible. But that's just me... Having their verified number WOULD be a help if the po-pos come knocking on your door asking about the gun you just bought/sold.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

I've not asked to see a LTCH for the two guns I've sold recently. I just look at the IN DL and ask if they are a felon. In both cases, they appeared to be stand-up people.

As a buyer, I'm not sure how many hoops I'd be willing to jump through to satisfy the seller that it's OK, unless it was a fabulous deal on a gun I really wanted.

I'd show my DL, and maybe my LTCH, but I'm not sure I'd want the seller to record anything more than my full name.

 

[kickbacked]

I check DL's and write up a bill of sale for both me and the purchaser to sign/date. If someone doesn't like it they dont have to buy it. I even prefer it when buying just because I have paper work on when i purchased it incase it came up hot or was used in a crime.

 

[Patient Zer0]

Ill save you the trouble, sell it to me and you can skip all the worries. I have references on here, in fact , most of my guns are from here.

 

[JettaKnight]

All you are required to do is make sure they are an IN resident and a "proper person".

Not quite. You must have no reason to believe they are not a proper person. Therefore, you are not required to run a full background check. In other words, if you know they are a felon, that's a no-go. If you have no knowledge of their past felonies and do end up selling them a gun, you're OK, legally speaking.