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Pistol Transfer Question
steeltoe1978
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A friend of mine is getting rid of some of the guns in his collection and gave me first pick. I have my eye on one of his pistols. The problem is that the gun is not registered in his name. He has had it for several years and bought it from a friend who had LEGALLY bought it at a local gun shop. When he bought it from his friend, they filled out a hand written receipt that stated that he was buying the pistol. (I guess they didn't know to go through a FFL holder). They both signed it and had a witness sign it too. He still has this piece of paper. Both the original owner and the witness moved out of state a few years ago, and they haven't been in touch for a while. I told him that I wouldn't feel right about buying that gun off of him until I found out what steps would have to be taken and if it is even possible to transfer the gun into my name. What can be done?? - Toe
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There is no Fed requirement face to face transfer must be made through a FFL.
It's just a private sale and a bill of sale will do it for paper work.
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This may be different in your state.
*Edit* It appears 22WRF beat me to it.
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Private Sales
An unlicensed seller may only sell firearms to an unlicensed purchaser at the place of business of a licensed importer, manufacturer, dealer or county sheriff's office. Section 6111(c). The licensed importer, manufacturer, dealer or sheriff must comply with all of the dealer regulations set forth above in the Pennsylvania Dealer Regulations section, including a background check on prospective purchasers.
Any person who sells a firearm in violation of any of the firearms sales requirements (listed in the Pennsylvania Dealer Regulations section) commits a second degree misdemeanor. Id. Any seller who delivers a firearm to an individual who is not eligible to possess a firearm commits a third degree felony. Id. Any seller who delivers a firearm in violation of the requirements of section 6111 and who "has reason to believe the firearm is intended to be used in the commission of or attempt to commit a crime" can be held civilly and criminally liable for said crime or attempted crime. Sections 6111(g)(5) and 6111(g)(6), see also the Pennsylvania Immunity Statutes/Manufacturer Litigation section. Any person who knowingly and intentionally delivers a firearm to a person less than 18 years of age who does not fall into an exception for possession of a firearm commits a felony of the third degree. Section 6110.1 (c), see also the Pennsylvania Minimum Age to Purchase/Possess section.
In addition, all sellers must provide a locking device for any firearm s/he delivers unless the firearm incorporates a locking device or the purchaser obtains a locking device for the firearm. Section 6142. This section does not apply to firearms transfers to law enforcement or licensed dealers. Id.
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For those of you not in PA, yes we must have all handguns registered with the state. An unregistered handgun in PA is an illegal gun. Also private sales between indiviuals in PA are illegal for handguns.
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