Hey JimB, thanks for the response. There are no buyers yet. It's a handgun and I would be the seller and would insist on a FTF in NC.
I've sold a few guns in California, but there, you have to do it at a FFL. Just wanted to see how it's done here.
When you mention "bill of sale", is that something that I need to type up and bring to the transaction if need be? (just wondering why it would be irritating for the buyer).
Also, are there any templates for that kind of thing?
Sorry for the slow response, been away for the day.
I would flat out ask the person if they are under 21, a convicted felon, or otherwise prohibited from owning or acquiring a handgun BEFORE I agreed to meet, it covers a part of your legal obligation and saves you time.
When you meet I would ask to see their drivers license to ensure that they are in fact a NC resident and over 21. I would also ask to see their Pistol Purchase Permit or Concealed Handgun Permit and confirm that the name and address on it agree to their drivers license. After inspecting the pistol and counting the cash the deal is done and you both walk away.
Should the police ever ask you about the gun you simply say that you sold it. If you remember who you sold it to you can share that if you wish. If they say something like “did you know that he moves more blow and young girls than anyone else on the east coast” you say well I asked and he said he wasn’t a felon and I looked at his drivers license and permit and everything looked kosher. Me, I can’t remember who I sold what to, or who I bought what from, it’s a problem with getting old, but I know that I use the same exact process every time I sell.
Last thing, the CHP or PPP do not guarantee that the person is not a convicted felon, so ask. If they lie, that’s not your fault, you can’t be expected to know everything but you want to be reasonable.
Really last thing, sometimes you get a bad vibe, and in that case it’s your prerogative to back out of the deal. I haven’t had it happen with any forum member, but if you sell on gunbroker or arms list you’ll eventually meet some crazy folks.
Most of my deals have been done in parking lots, Cabellas and Bass Pro, sometimes a restaurant where the other guy and I may have lunch and shoot the bull. I once bought a handgun a few feet away from the state police station at the state Capitol.