Where / How to sell my AR-15

nositri · 03-11-2008, 02:34 AM

I have a Rock River Arms AR-15 that I'm looking to get rid of, but I don't know how really. What are my outlets for selling? How do you guys sell your firearms? I just don't know where I can sell it.

Pred · 03-11-2008, 06:11 AM

You need to check your state laws. Take KY for example. I can sell a gun to a KY resident without going through a dealer. If your state is the same way, look for the nearest gun show, go to it, and just make sure they are of age and a resident. What state do you live in?

madcratebuilder · 03-11-2008, 06:40 AM

list it on ar15.com.

Righteous · 03-11-2008, 06:54 AM

just run a ad in the paper and give ya cell phone number and meet them somewhere but not at ya house, make sure ya got a bill of sale for him and you showing its not in your hands anymore, or go to gun show and walk around with a sign on it

Pred · 03-11-2008, 07:22 AM

All good advice, but make sure you check your state laws on what you can and can't do. Personally, if it were me and I could sell it with no paperwork, I'd go that route. Less hassle.

nositri · 03-11-2008, 02:00 PM

I live in MD. . The unfriendly to gun owners state, but was able to purchase this here in Maryland at the age of 18 because of some loophole that makes it exempt from the ban because it has a heavy Barrel or something along those lines.

Pred · 03-11-2008, 02:28 PM

Go through a dealer....

at4rxj · 03-11-2008, 03:39 PM

How much are you wanting for it? PM me with more details, price, and pics if possible.

TACAV · 03-12-2008, 02:15 AM

Yea I live in MD too :/

Taken from The Maryland AR15 Shooters Site

good source of info on AR15s for everyone especially MD residents.

Buying & Selling an AR-15 in Maryland: Since this is a site devoted to Maryland shooters I'll let you in the legalities in Maryland. In Mayland most AR-15 style rifles are considered 'regulated' weapons (like handguns). You must pay an extra $10 fee, have seen the safety video (or show a DD-214), and wait the 8 day 'cooling off' period before you can pick up your rifle. You are also limited to one (1) Rifle (or Lower Receiver) in a 30 day period. This also prevents you from buying a handgun during this period, since you are limited to 1 'regulated weapon' per 30 day period (either a handgun or so-called 'assault weapon').

Private transfers of AR-15s are PROHIBITED - they must either go through an FFL (max fee he can charge is $20 per law) or you can go to the local State Police barracks and they can do the transfer. There is an EXCEPTION for Colt Sporter H-BAR Rifle; Eagle Arms EA-15 (probably due to differences with internal parts). These are treated just like any other rifle; private transfers are permitted, there is no waiting period, no limit to how many you can buy at a time, nor will it interfere with your purchase of a handgun. State Police consider any rifle with an HBAR barrel (like the Bushmaster) to be identical. Note: the State Police have indicated HBAR Bushmasters are NOT considered 'regulated' - they are treated like the HBAR Colts. As such you are not required to have a 'safety class' to purchase one. Most dealers don't know this and don't bother to check it out (so expect to pay the fee, wait the time, and take the 'class').

Internet & Out of State Sales: Sales over the internet are treated just like any other interstate sale by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. This means that you can not sell directly to another person who resides in another state. You must send the rifle to a FFL dealer in the buyers state who will do the transfer paperwork. The seller may use UPS (or another parcel service) to send the rifle direclty to the FFL (check the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms website for details). I recommend you verify the person you are sending to is a bonafide FFL before shipping the rifle (contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) to avoid legal problems. The rules hold if you are purchasing a rifle from another state (it must be sent to your FFL for you to pick up). Federal laws do allow you to cross state lines and purchase a rifle in any state, providing that state does not have laws against sales to non residents (i.e. you could purchase an AR-15 at a gunshow in VA or PA from a dealer). Contrary to media propaganda, all sales from dealers at gunshows require a backgound check (could take up to 3 days, most are instantaneous...If the system is running).

If you have one of the heavy barrel rifles as you say, you might be under the exemption to the "regulated weapons" catagory and so you can just do a private transfer as you would with a "normal" rifle" ie: how you got your ar15 when you were only 18.

Id contact your local state police barrack or a FFL just to be sure though.

L.A SOLDIER · 03-22-2008, 01:33 AM

how much do u want it for? can i take a look at it?send me some pics

GlockMeister · 03-22-2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nositri

I live in MD. . The unfriendly to gun owners state, but was able to purchase this here in Maryland at the age of 18 because of some loophole that makes it exempt from the ban because it has a heavy Barrel or something along those lines.

Probably as bad as Illinois is? And both no where near as bad as the communist state of California. lol

commando · 03-30-2008, 03:19 AM

I need to know if i can have a M-16 in IL or should i just get a AR-15

at4rxj · 03-30-2008, 09:49 AM

ar-15

Death Metal · 03-30-2008, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Righteous

just run a ad in the paper and give ya cell phone number and meet them somewhere but not at ya house, make sure ya got a bill of sale for him and you showing its not in your hands anymore, or go to gun show and walk around with a sign on it

a bill of sale, like a receipt? what does it have to have on the receipt, like Name ,address, age?

i have a cetme that ive been thinking of selling.

sell33 · 03-30-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L.A SOLDIER

how much do u want it for? can i take a look at it?send me some pics

+1

GlockMeister · 03-30-2008, 11:05 AM

Advertising on G&G is frowned upon for good reason as the owner, and I can't says I blame him, doesn't want the liability that comes with the sale of firearms and firearm accessories...

I stated that only because I'm just curious as to whether or not you've sold it or if you've just decided to keep it? Not trying to promote you selling it here by bringing it up...

By the way, gunbroker.com is a good place to sell it. You'll just have to ship from an FFL to an FFL. unless the buyer is/has an FFL then you can ship to him. Just have to get a signed copy of FFL or whatever your state requires you to get. Some people don't like signed copies. At least I've seen it specified in their ads. Don't know what the hell you send them then. Sure as hell can't be the original. lmao Anyhow, again, you still looking to sell it or did you or did you decide to keep it???

riverider · 03-30-2008, 04:40 PM

Maybe not the quickest or cheapest but surely the safe way is using a FFL for the transfer.

josheyboy101 · 03-30-2008, 05:28 PM

I'm looking to get my fist ar-15 sometime soon. Maybe in the 500 to 600 dollar range?

Big Dog · 03-30-2008, 05:44 PM

This thread is starting to look like a "Want Ad" - please carry out further sales discussion by PM.

Thanks, guys.

03-11-2008, 02:34 AM	#1
nositri Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	Where / How to sell my AR-15 I have a Rock River Arms AR-15 that I'm looking to get rid of, but I don't know how really. What are my outlets for selling? How do you guys sell your firearms? I just don't know where I can sell it.

03-11-2008, 06:40 AM	#3
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 586	list it on ar15.com. __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

03-12-2008, 02:15 AM	#9
TACAV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 635	Yea I live in MD too :/ Taken from The Maryland AR15 Shooters Site good source of info on AR15s for everyone especially MD residents. Buying & Selling an AR-15 in Maryland: Since this is a site devoted to Maryland shooters I'll let you in the legalities in Maryland. In Mayland most AR-15 style rifles are considered 'regulated' weapons (like handguns). You must pay an extra $10 fee, have seen the safety video (or show a DD-214), and wait the 8 day 'cooling off' period before you can pick up your rifle. You are also limited to one (1) Rifle (or Lower Receiver) in a 30 day period. This also prevents you from buying a handgun during this period, since you are limited to 1 'regulated weapon' per 30 day period (either a handgun or so-called 'assault weapon'). Private transfers of AR-15s are PROHIBITED - they must either go through an FFL (max fee he can charge is $20 per law) or you can go to the local State Police barracks and they can do the transfer. There is an EXCEPTION for Colt Sporter H-BAR Rifle; Eagle Arms EA-15 (probably due to differences with internal parts). These are treated just like any other rifle; private transfers are permitted, there is no waiting period, no limit to how many you can buy at a time, nor will it interfere with your purchase of a handgun. State Police consider any rifle with an HBAR barrel (like the Bushmaster) to be identical. Note: the State Police have indicated HBAR Bushmasters are NOT considered 'regulated' - they are treated like the HBAR Colts. As such you are not required to have a 'safety class' to purchase one. Most dealers don't know this and don't bother to check it out (so expect to pay the fee, wait the time, and take the 'class'). Internet & Out of State Sales: Sales over the internet are treated just like any other interstate sale by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. This means that you can not sell directly to another person who resides in another state. You must send the rifle to a FFL dealer in the buyers state who will do the transfer paperwork. The seller may use UPS (or another parcel service) to send the rifle direclty to the FFL (check the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms website for details). I recommend you verify the person you are sending to is a bonafide FFL before shipping the rifle (contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) to avoid legal problems. The rules hold if you are purchasing a rifle from another state (it must be sent to your FFL for you to pick up). Federal laws do allow you to cross state lines and purchase a rifle in any state, providing that state does not have laws against sales to non residents (i.e. you could purchase an AR-15 at a gunshow in VA or PA from a dealer). Contrary to media propaganda, all sales from dealers at gunshows require a backgound check (could take up to 3 days, most are instantaneous...If the system is running). If you have one of the heavy barrel rifles as you say, you might be under the exemption to the "regulated weapons" catagory and so you can just do a private transfer as you would with a "normal" rifle" ie: how you got your ar15 when you were only 18. Id contact your local state police barrack or a FFL just to be sure though. Last edited by TACAV; 03-12-2008 at 02:21 AM.

03-30-2008, 03:19 AM	#12
commando Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6	I need help I need to know if i can have a M-16 in IL or should i just get a AR-15

03-30-2008, 11:05 AM	#16
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,497	Advertising on G&G is frowned upon for good reason as the owner, and I can't says I blame him, doesn't want the liability that comes with the sale of firearms and firearm accessories... I stated that only because I'm just curious as to whether or not you've sold it or if you've just decided to keep it? Not trying to promote you selling it here by bringing it up... By the way, gunbroker.com is a good place to sell it. You'll just have to ship from an FFL to an FFL. unless the buyer is/has an FFL then you can ship to him. Just have to get a signed copy of FFL or whatever your state requires you to get. Some people don't like signed copies. At least I've seen it specified in their ads. Don't know what the hell you send them then. Sure as hell can't be the original. lmao Anyhow, again, you still looking to sell it or did you or did you decide to keep it??? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 03-30-2008 at 11:18 AM.

03-11-2008, 06:11 AM	#2
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	You need to check your state laws. Take KY for example. I can sell a gun to a KY resident without going through a dealer. If your state is the same way, look for the nearest gun show, go to it, and just make sure they are of age and a resident. What state do you live in?

03-11-2008, 06:54 AM	#4
Righteous Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 214	just run a ad in the paper and give ya cell phone number and meet them somewhere but not at ya house, make sure ya got a bill of sale for him and you showing its not in your hands anymore, or go to gun show and walk around with a sign on it

03-11-2008, 07:22 AM	#5
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	All good advice, but make sure you check your state laws on what you can and can't do. Personally, if it were me and I could sell it with no paperwork, I'd go that route. Less hassle.

03-11-2008, 02:00 PM	#6
nositri Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	I live in MD. . The unfriendly to gun owners state, but was able to purchase this here in Maryland at the age of 18 because of some loophole that makes it exempt from the ban because it has a heavy Barrel or something along those lines.

03-11-2008, 02:28 PM	#7
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Go through a dealer....

03-11-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
at4rxj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 856 Images: 10	How much are you wanting for it? PM me with more details, price, and pics if possible.

03-22-2008, 01:33 AM	#10
L.A SOLDIER Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 40	how much do u want it for? can i take a look at it?send me some pics

03-30-2008, 09:49 AM	#13
at4rxj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 856 Images: 10	ar-15

03-30-2008, 04:40 PM	#17
riverider Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 55	The safe way Maybe not the quickest or cheapest but surely the safe way is using a FFL for the transfer.

03-30-2008, 05:28 PM	#18
josheyboy101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: roseburg,OR Posts: 5 Blog Entries: 1	I'm looking to get my fist ar-15 sometime soon. Maybe in the 500 to 600 dollar range? Last edited by josheyboy101; 03-30-2008 at 05:30 PM.

03-30-2008, 05:44 PM	#19
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	This thread is starting to look like a "Want Ad" - please carry out further sales discussion by PM. Thanks, guys. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.