Bad324 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 So I've been trying to find a pocket gun and finally found one I want for a good price. My only concern is that he wants a copy of my CHL for a bill of sale. I have no issue showing him it to prove I can legally purchase a firearm but not sure how I feel about having a copy. What's your input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 It wouldnt bother me I don't think. I would probably blank out my address but other than that I don't think there is much he could do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I would not provide copies of anything. Bill of sale? Not a fan, but not a deal breaker. Tell him that you will be happy to show, but you are worried about ID theft and will not provide a copy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I also would not give him a copy of anything. A CHL is not a requirement to purchase a gun here, just a valid state DL. Your CHL should not even come into question at any time. I'd tell him he can see your DL or go find your gun someplace else. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 So I've been trying to find a pocket gun and finally found one I want for a good price. My only concern is that he wants a copy of my CHL for a bill of sale. I have no issue showing him it to prove I can legally purchase a firearm but not sure how I feel about having a copy.What's your input? Tell him you will let him see it, hold your thumb over the address. If that isn't acceptable tell him to eat shit and die. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 no photo copy, if he wants to write down the info that's fine but I would not give a copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 He did ask for my DL or CHL. Ok general consensus is same as what I was thinking. Wanted to make sure I wasn't of base. I've had many private transactions and usually just a show of license or CHL and done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 What Tonik said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Show ID, no copies of anything. If he/she feels the need to create thier own rules, walk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Quit being a cheap ass just buy new for $300. Or go downtown and buy one off the street corner.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 HUH, guess I am wrong here and need to rethink how I do transactions. I have always asked for a copy of DL or CHL when selling a firearm...the reason I do this is if the weapon is used in a crime and the police contact me about a murder that was commited with a gun I own according to their system I want to be able to prove that I legally sold the weapon. I also always wrote down the date of transaction for the same reason. just always want to cover my ass i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 If the person wants a bill of sale that's fine. He is welcome to look at my ID to verify the name, but nothing else. I'd purchase new, before I'd give any private person copies of my ID's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 yea the bill of sale didnt bother me at all, it was the copy that turned me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Quit being a cheap ass hello pot its a $500+ gun that I'm paying $325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 HUH, guess I am wrong here and need to rethink how I do transactions. I have always asked for a copy of DL or CHL when selling a firearm...the reason I do this is if the weapon is used in a crime and the police contact me about a murder that was commited with a gun I own according to their system I want to be able to prove that I legally sold the weapon. I also always wrote down the date of transaction for the same reason. just always want to cover my ass i guess. I do the same thing. Photocopy of the DL is stored with the BoS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 here is the reply to my email saying I would show him my DL and or CHL and that was all I was interested in: "Since my personal info is attached to the serial # of the gun, to sell it I would normally ask for a name w/ signature, address OR driver's license #, not necessarily a copy of it, but the buyer usually wants a copy of the bill-of-sale. If you didn't want a copy I don't need the copier. However, Ohio revised code does not require me to ask for address or DL, but the bill-of sale will have a few questions to check yes for being able to lawfully buy the gun. All I need is your name, signature, and checks in a few boxes" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 What Bowdog said. He's in the system as owning the gun. It's a CYA thing for him. If the government comes looking he wants to be able to tell them what he did with it. Sadly that day could be coming. I don't think he needs a copy but if he uses it to verify who you and and keeps the info then that should be ok. It's what I did when I sold one of mine to a private individual and actually to a dealer also. I jus want to be able to say I don't have and here's who I sold it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medina Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I also would not give him a copy of anything. A CHL is not a requirement to purchase a gun here, just a valid state DL. Your CHL should not even come into question at any time. I'd tell him he can see your DL or go find your gun someplace else. yeah, that^ CHL has NOTHING to do with it, even if you're a ghetto looking tattoo'd thug who when looked at it, turned it sideways and yelled pew pew pew.ohio drivers licence OR state issued ID, I sell stuff, take a photo with my camera and get or give a bill of sale, with a date and sig, all else stfu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 yeah, that^ CHL has NOTHING to do with it, even if you're a ghetto looking tattoo'd thug who when looked at it, turned it sideways and yelled pew pew pew.ohio drivers licence OR state issued ID, I sell stuff, take a photo with my camera and get or give a bill of sale, with a date and sig, all else stfu. When you sell a firearm private in ohio the rule is to an ohio resident that isn't under a firearm disability. Seeing a CHL is an easy way to do your due diligence that they are not under a disability. I think that is why many people do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 When you sell a firearm private in ohio the rule is to an ohio resident that isn't under a firearm disability. Seeing a CHL is an easy way to do your due diligence that they are not under a disability. I think that is why many people do it. this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 its a $500+ gun that I'm paying $325 Whatever it is, tell him I'll pay $326. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 We don't even make copies at the gun shop for federal background checks. The law only requires it be checked to prove you are of age and a resident. We don't make copies, he doesn't need a copy either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Whatever it is, tell him I'll pay $326. turns out dude was wrong anyway. Told me it was a PM9 but in reality it was a CM9 so price was just ok. I'd still pay it if he wasnt going paper trail on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) I always snap a incognito pic of the vehicle,plate end, during firearms transactions if I don't know them. Least its a link if there's funny business. Or record the conversation when I ask certain questions. Depends how shady it feels. Edited June 20, 2013 by Gump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I would not provide copies of anything. Bill of sale? Not a fan, but not a deal breaker. Tell him that you will be happy to show, but you are worried about ID theft and will not provide a copy. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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