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TomsTXCHL wrote:

Jumping Frog wrote:"Paranoid" is the correct term, because this is a scenario not worth worrying about. If the Bat-boys come calling on a firearms trace, all one needs to do is say "I sold the gun".

Thanks I was wondering about this. I bought a gun from a relative whose name is on a gun shop's ledger somewhere along with the S/N. If I in turn sold the gun etc. etc. and it eventually was stolen and used in a crime, I suppose it might be useful to have a bill of sale with the buyer's name/signature and serial number on it?

Just because I'm paranoid, that doesn't mean they aren't out to get me!

It might be useful, but all that person is going to say is that they sold it to some guy.

As long as your wife is okay with you selling her gun, you don't have to do anything. There is no registration in Texas and no requirement for individuals to do any paperwork to transfer ownership of a non NFA firearm. Since you're aware that this other person is not prohibited from owning a firearm all that has to happen is for them to give you an amount of money you are happy with and you give him the gun. That's it. Anything more you do to record the transaction is strictly for your peace of mind. IMHO

Why did your wife fill out the Form 4473 and go through the background check instead of you?