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mrvmax wrote:

jb2012 wrote:

mrvmax wrote:It sounds as if you would be better off going through an FFL for peace of mind. Other than not selling to a prohibited person (underage, felon etc.) there are no state or federal requirements if you sell within Texas (I'm assuming you are a Texas resident and the buyer is too). It always amazes me that pro gun people complain about gun laws then make up their own "rules" when selling to an individual and go beyond any legal requirements ( they require a CHL, want to copy down the CHL number, ask for picture ID etc.). If you are selling person to person get a bill of sale for peace of mind if it makes you feel better but it is not necessary. Now, if you are selling expensive firearms with cash deals that is where I would be leery. I'm a lot more worried about getting ripped off than I am worried about who I'm selling to.

Trust me I am definitely not trying to create rules in my head, just new to the whole private sale thing. I definitely don't want to cause problems, just want to cover my own butt and keep everyone safe in the process.
Thanks for the advice everyone! I think I'll try and find a police station as mentioned, or even an FFL.

Sorry, I wasn't referring to you. I have run across other people who wanted copies of my id for a person to person sale, I think that's a little much.

mrvmax wrote:It sounds as if you would be better off going through an FFL for peace of mind. Other than not selling to a prohibited person (underage, felon etc.) there are no state or federal requirements if you sell within Texas (I'm assuming you are a Texas resident and the buyer is too). It always amazes me that pro gun people complain about gun laws then make up their own "rules" when selling to an individual and go beyond any legal requirements ( they require a CHL, want to copy down the CHL number, ask for picture ID etc.). If you are selling person to person get a bill of sale for peace of mind if it makes you feel better but it is not necessary. Now, if you are selling expensive firearms with cash deals that is where I would be leery. I'm a lot more worried about getting ripped off than I am worried about who I'm selling to.