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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Buying and selling used
« Last post by Grouchy on February 09, 2025, 01:22:45 PM »I'm more worried about some natural disaster than a thief. The local loons know about the dog! 

If your concerned a firearm could be stolen and tracked back to you why could it not be stolen from a family member?It absolutely still could be stolen. The difference is a family member or very trusted close friend would let me know immediately that the firearm was stolen - I and they could report the incident. Bought my daughter a .357 revolver maybe 12-13 years ago; no worries, as we talk everyday and she would address a theft situation right away. With a private stranger sale, you'd have no idea and all bets are off.
I know many of you buy and sell in private transactions, but I have only ever sold one gun and that was to a shop that did the paperwork (I have a copy) to remove my name being tied to that firearm. I like to buy new (except antique/collectible), as I just like to start fresh with barrel life, etc. and know exactly how much use and maintenance it's had (I take meticulous care of them more than probably the majority of folks). Given that the ATF maintains more records than we want to even think about (many new and old 4473's have been digitized, despite this supposedly not being the case; don't believe for a second that they simply destroy them all), I find the idea of my name remaining tied to a privately sold firearm I no longer own a bit uncomfortable. It could end up stolen and who knows where, possibly as evidence, (used in a crime). Buying/selling transactions with a family member or very close friend would not elicit the same concerns of course. Am I just paranoid or perhaps wise?If your concerned a firearm could be stolen and tracked back to you why could it not be stolen from a family member?
yep gunny has been dead a long time ago.Just read that R Lee Emory passed away.
Nearly 7 years ago.
Just read that R Lee Emory passed away.