Meeting Place

[Chogers]

So if I were to sell a handgun to a person in the same state and he has his purchase permit where would be a good meeting place. We are an hour and half apart and want to meet somewhere in the middle but where would be a good place to meet so he can check out the gun and fill out all the paperwork? Its not like we can go to a McDonalds or something. Any ideas?

[Thunder71]

I have always used a truck stop. Plenty of open enough area while still public, I always carry too but that goes without saying. :)

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[Chogers]

[QUOTE=Thunder71;148029]I have always used a truck stop. Plenty of open enough area while still public, I always carry too but that goes without saying. :)

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Hey Thunder I have my cpl but this guy doesn't but my question is are you just saying to have the transaction take place from the comfort of a vehicle?

[AJBert]

Try to find a range somewhere in between?

[Chogers]

Try to find a range somewhere in between?

That would be the best but there isnt really anything conveinent. Would it be alright to go to a gun shop you think?

[TriggerMan]

So if I were to sell a handgun to a person in the same state and he has his purchase permit where would be a good meeting place. We are an hour and half apart and want to meet somewhere in the middle but where would be a good place to meet so he can check out the gun and fill out all the paperwork? Its not like we can go to a McDonalds or something. Any ideas?This is a tough problem. I have sold one hand gun in Michigan. I knew the guy a little and we went to his construction company office. He had a CPL as do I.

To do this at a range, you will probably need to buy a half hour. Any uncasing and examination must be at a shooting station. Its hard to hear and you may find he wants to shoot the gun. That opens up potential remorse re accuracy issues, malfunctions.

If I owned a gun store, I would not let you use my place for liability reasons and competitive reasons.

If you use a State rest stop, don't share a stall in the men's room. People will talk.

[Bawanna]

I met Scoundrel at a Park and Ride bus stop. Along a major highway. I'm not sure doing a deal in a gun shop would be real comfortable unless I knew the owner well.

[Chogers]

This is a tough problem. I have sold one hand gun in Michigan. I knew the guy a little and we went to his construction company office. He had a CPL as do I.

To do this at a range, you will probably need to buy a half hour. Any uncasing and examination must be at a shooting station. Its hard to hear and you may find he wants to shoot the gun. That opens up potential remorse re accuracy issues, malfunctions.

If I owned a gun store, I would not let you use my place for liability reasons and competitive reasons.

If you use a State rest stop, don't share a stall in the men's room. People will talk.

Triggerman your hilarious! The rest area would be good if we did the paperwork in one of our vehicles maybe...

[Chogers]

I met Scoundrel at a Park and Ride bus stop. Along a major highway. I'm not sure doing a deal in a gun shop would be real comfortable unless I knew the owner well.

Bawanna a park n ride would be good too! I got to thinking the gun shop would be a bad idea. They wouldnt want our asses in there anyways if we aint buying their stuff....

[Bawanna]

Bawanna a park n ride would be good too! I got to thinking the gun shop would be a bad idea. They wouldnt want our asses in there anyways if we aint buying their stuff....

I was comfy with it, had chatted enough here with him that I was ok. He had a friend with him but I had snipers in the field nearby. (kidding)

I hadn't considered a shooting range. If you met while shooting they could get a test drive. Scoundrel had issues which I never did. At a range we would have known. I felt bad that it gave him problems which he has since cured much to my relief.

[Tilos]

You could PAY the gun store to do a transfer if it would make you sleep better...call ahead though.

I would suggest getting a photo copy of the guys drivers license and whatever else for paperwork you would want, before making the drive/meeting.

[Chogers]

I was comfy with it, had chatted enough here with him that I was ok. He had a friend with him but I had snipers in the field nearby. (kidding)

I hadn't considered a shooting range. If you met while shooting they could get a test drive. Scoundrel had issues which I never did. At a range we would have known. I felt bad that it gave him problems which he has since cured much to my relief.

I feel pretty confident he wouldnt have any hiccups but you just never know I guess. Glad your buyer was happy in the end!

[Chogers]

You could PAY the gun store to do a transfer if it would make you sleep better...call ahead though.

I would suggest getting a photo copy of the guys drivers license and whatever else for paperwork you would want, before making the drive/meeting.

Tilos that is a great idea. I wonder how much they would charge and if it would even be worth it. I will check it out...Thanks!

[TheTman]

I met the last 2 people I sold guns too in the parking lot at a Gander Mtn parking lot. That way if they wanted to shoot the gun we could use their range. Neither one wanted to shoot it.

[Husky44]

I don't know your local laws, but every private sale I've done has been out the tailgate of my truck, in a grocery store parking lot or similar.

I type up two copies of a bill of sale ahead of time, make the guy show me his DL, write the number, along with his name and address off the license, on both copies.

As others have stated, I am carrying at the time, on alert for flaky stuff, and don't let the guy behind me.

Bad thing about rest areas is too many people aren't paying attention, and there may not be anyone at all around. You've also only got one real escape route if things get really weird really fast. Grocery stores, or other places like Home Depot, are frequented enough that a bad guy is less likely to do something stupid, while at the same time giving you enough space that you can meet on the perimeter of the lot and no one's going to notice. I also sell car parts on C-list this way. Never had a problem.

[SpecK]

Enough people around here were getting jacked from seedy late-night craigslist transactions that the city police said you could come on down to the station and do your wheelin and dealin right there. If your perspective buyer (or seller) didnt wanna meet you there, its a big red flag and you just move on to the next bidder.

...Now I cant say the cops want you toting in guns and start trading in the lobby, but maybe you could get them to meet you in the parking lot? Cant imagine anybody wants to do anything dumb in that lot. Or maybe producing a firearm there could bring its own set of issues. Thoughts?

[Popeye]

I live in Pa. Every gun I've sold the proper paperwork has been fillled out at a LGS with the states approval that the buyer is eligable to own a firearm. Buyer pays the transfer fees. If the buyer doesn't want to go this route or can't pass the states requirments for firearm ownership then no sale takes place. When it comes to guns I'm a big believer in CMA.

[Tinman507]

+1 on this ^^

[DKD]

All of these posts have got me thinking. There has been a real rash of jacking and other criminal activities as of late. In the past I have done a few deals at local gun shows. I even did one resently where I met a fella from this forum and did a deal with no ill effects.... just found a come ground/public place, talked abit and made the exchange. WE had communicated quite a bit vis PM for a week or so before meeting.
In the past I have just either asked for the drivers license and CCW permit and did the exchange. I have done most of the deals with some minor paperwork as to the transaction, serial number and price just for my records. Lately just procuring a few items...oh well... for lack of a better term marginal traceabilty for obviuos political reasons.

[OldLincoln]

I've only sold one gun and that was in a LGS. I sold a Colt Mustang which wasn't made anymore then so no problem with the dealer. Since I'm in CA I don't know if you can even do it without the gun store who does a lot of paperwork.

If I were selling otherwise I'd want it to be in a public place. My last two transactions were at Starbucks as they always have a crowd.

[O'Dell]

Let's see, I've done one at a Dunkin' Donut, one at a Burger King, one in a used car lot, two in shopping center parking lots, two at the Waffle House, and three at Vickie's Diner. Of course I owned the Diner. Normally, I like coffee when I do business.

[lowroad]

Lobby of a federal courthouse.

[CharlieW]

I can't believe that nobody has mentioned a Wal-Mart parking lot. After all, the "Wally Walk" is the traditional place for a first carry excursion...

Seriously, there is a reason for the concern that other posters have expressed. I mostly trade guns with people that I know, LGSs, and folks who I recognize from local events and forums. Sometimes it helps to check recommendations.

[CJB]

Duncan Donut parking lot.

[wyntrout]

+1, Charlie. I was looking for the end of this thread so I could say that, but you beat me to it. I sold my boat to a guy in a Wal-Mart parking lot near Cape Canaveral about halfway between us. They are everywhere and you can find a convenient one.

Wynn:)