Private gun loan/rental question

[wo5m]

I have a friend of mine who I plan to barrow a semeautomic hand gun for a period of a week. While my friend is willing to lone it, I feel guilty about using it without reimbursing him. My question is when money is exchanged doesn’t it become a rental? I know an FFL is required to do the same paperwork as if it were a gun sale when a rental is taken off site, but what about individuals? Wouldn’t it be the same as a private firearm sale between two in state residents? We are both CHL’s so we know each other is legally able to possess a firearm. I don’t think it’s big deal, but it just got me thinking and I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask.

[KC5AV]

I'd just buy the guy a box of ammo for said gun upon its safe return. If he's a friend, why try to make it a business transaction?

[tboesche]

I'd just buy the guy a box of ammo for said gun upon its safe return. If he's a friend, why try to make it a business transaction?

My thoughts exactly!

[Keith B]

Return it freshly cleaned, lubed and polished with a box of ammo or a gift card to a restaurant for he and his significant other to enjoy as a thank you for the loan of the gun.

[Pug]

Return it freshly cleaned, lubed and polished with a box of ammo or a gift card to a restaurant for he and his significant other to enjoy as a thank you for the loan of the gun.

That's the ticket!

[tacticool]

The ammo suggestion is good. It's similar to borrowing a friend's car or pickup and returning it with a full tank of gas.

[michael e]

Ive let a few good friends borrow my guns . Most of the time I get a 6pack and ammo in return. Have let a few other good but not as close shoot my guns when I am with them, its usally a lunch the brass and a few unshoot rounds. I dont have a problem letting someone shoot my stuff to see if they like them but I will only let a really close friend actually borrow my guns.

[RECIT]

The comparison about borrowing someone's car and returning it full of gas is the best analogy. No money should change hands, just appreciation in my eyes.