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What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas

Posted By: RGIII

What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/20/13 08:21 PM

Hey guys there is a person here in town that wants to purchase my m4. Do I need to file any paperwork or any thing of that nature to sell him the rifle. If the sale does happen it will be face to face.
Posted By: unclebubba

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/20/13 08:32 PM

When you say M4, I picture a full auto, selective fire weapon. Is you gun full auto, or semi-auto only?
Posted By: RGIII

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/20/13 08:37 PM

No sorry about that... its a stock semi bushy from academy that was a gift to me from my parents. They bought it new at academy
Posted By: Western

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/20/13 08:43 PM

All you need then is a buyer with CASH, I would use a bill of sale and any other means you feel to cover your a$$
Posted By: RGIII

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/20/13 08:45 PM

Sounds good. Thanks
Posted By: RICK O'SHAY

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/20/13 09:02 PM

You might ask if there's any legal reason he can't own or purchase a firearm (convicted felon ect...)
If he's young ask to see his ID to make sure you're not selling to a minor.
Posted By: unclebubba

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/20/13 09:09 PM

Originally Posted By: RICK O'SHAY
You might ask if there's any legal reason he can't own or purchase a firearm (convicted felon ect...)
If he's young ask to see his ID to make sure you're not selling to a minor.

In Texas it is illegal for you to sell to someone whom you know can not legally own a firearm. If you use a bill of sale (you can find one on www.texasguntrader.com to download for free) the purchaser affirms that he is of legal age, and can legally own a firearm. Both you and he sign it. Legally, I don't think this is required, but it is a good CYA.
Posted By: flyby

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/21/13 12:27 AM

Only a legal buyer.
Posted By: gator1332

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/21/13 03:22 AM

Definitely agree on the bill of sale. especially if you dont know the person.
Posted By: RGIII

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/21/13 03:44 AM

Thanks for all of the input guys. I decided to go with the bill of sale.
Posted By: gunslinger922

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/21/13 03:55 AM

I always ask for valid ID (drivers license), like to know who I sold it to in case of future issues
Posted By: caldwelldeerhunter

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/21/13 05:39 AM

good luck
Posted By: krmitchell

Re: What do I need to sell a rifle here in texas - 02/21/13 02:03 PM

If anything is in doubt take it to a FFL and have them transfer it to verify he can legally purchase the gun. May cost you 25 bucks or so but may be worth it.
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