Making a listing for a used pistol, I live in TN, do I need to get sales tax?

enormitydave

I've never sold a gun before, let alone online. I assume tax doesn't apply for a used item, but I want to find out for sure before I post my listing. Thanks for any advice!

mark christian

Welcome to the forums.


You aren't obligated to collect sales taxes. Any taxes which may be due at point of sale will be collected by the dealer who is transferring the pistol to the buyer.

enormitydave

mark christian said:

Welcome to the forums.


You aren't obligated to collect sales taxes. Any taxes which may be due at point of sale will be collected by the dealer who is transferring the pistol to the buyer.

Thanks Mark! Do I ship directly to their FFL or do I need to have my favorite FFL ship it out?

mark christian

Here comes the issue with shipping a handgun. You can ship a handgun UPS or FedEx, but it must go by air, which is going to cost you somewhere in the $60 range.

Only licensed dealers and manufacturers can use the US Mail (Post Office) and mail handguns. I just mailed a pistol for my neighbor (I am a Class 3 firearms dealer) and priority mail with $600 insurance cost $25. As you can see, having your dealer mail the pistol for you will result in considerable savings. 

toad67

mark christian said:

Here comes the issue with shipping a handgun. You can ship a handgun UPS or FedEx, but it must go by air, which is going to cost you somewhere in the $60 range.

Only licensed dealers and manufacturers can use the US Mail (Post Office) and mail handguns. I just mailed a pistol for my neighbor (I am a Class 3 firearms dealer) and priority mail with $600 insurance cost $25. As you can see, having your dealer mail the pistol for you will result in considerable savings. 

I would guess that for the $25 Mark, you didn't charge the guy a fee for your services? Most FFL's I know charge on top of the USPS charges, but it's still cheaper, and easier than doing the air shipping thru a hub store.