Selling a restrcited Firearm in person

[JACKSMYDOG]

BC CFO gave me a better option:

(Assuming your ATT says any firearm which you possess the certificate for, apparently there's some ATTs that have differing language)

1) Seller brings firearm and registration certificate to a legal location (eg gun club/range/etc). Buyer brings something of value to exchange for said firearm.
2) Exchange happens at said legal location.
3) Buyer proceeds home with the firearm and certificate. Seller is in essence "lending" the firearm to the buyer under their currently valid certificate.
4) Seller proceeds home and initiates transfer.
5) Buyer completes transfer. Firearm cannot move again until a new valid registration is sent to the buyer.

This way no additional ATTs or extended wait times are needed and the buyer/seller doesn't have to meet more than once.
These steps need to be followed in the exact order listed as completing the transfer at any other point renders the current certificate null and void.

Absolutely zero chance I am giving my restricted firearm to a virtual stranger without the transfer papers in hand.

 

[sashali]

Quote Originally Posted by death_hawk View Post
BC CFO gave me a better option:

(Assuming your ATT says any firearm which you possess the certificate for, apparently there's some ATTs that have differing language)

1) Seller brings firearm and registration certificate to a legal location (eg gun club/range/etc). Buyer brings something of value to exchange for said firearm.
2) Exchange happens at said legal location.
3) Buyer proceeds home with the firearm and certificate. Seller is in essence "lending" the firearm to the buyer under their currently valid certificate.
4) Seller proceeds home and initiates transfer.
5) Buyer completes transfer. Firearm cannot move again until a new valid registration is sent to the buyer.

This way no additional ATTs or extended wait times are needed and the buyer/seller doesn't have to meet more than once.
These steps need to be followed in the exact order listed as completing the transfer at any other point renders the current certificate null and void.

Absolutely zero chance I am giving my restricted firearm to a virtual stranger without the transfer papers in hand.

I guess it is all has to be built on trust, but if you are really concerned you can put your own trigger lock on the seller's gun and leave it in seller's place until transfer is done?

 

[RobertMcC]

I guess it is all has to be built on trust, but if you are really concerned you can put your own trigger lock on the seller's gun and leave it in seller's place until transfer is done?

How many people you know. That will let a complete stranger in your house and let them see where you live and where your guns are?

Not many

 

[sashali]

How many people you know. That will let a complete stranger in your house and let them see where you live and where your guns are?

Not many

I know a few that would but maybe it is not the mainstream indeed. Anyhow, I was replying to the post by "death_hawk" and "JACKSMYDOG", they talk about a transfer at legal place, see above.

 

[n00bshoot]

In the end this is how I did it.

- Buyer started the transfer on his side.
- i called the cfo who confirmed that the details that were given matched what i was provided.
- seller came to my house inspected the firearm and provided a down payment (took the ammo to) . I also verified DL and Pal matched with details and was the same person.
- cash in hand started the transfer the rest will be picked up on completion of transfer and cash will be exchanged.

 

[ian745]

ive had people come to my home, , but i`m generally the one people say looks sketchy..lol, but now ive built a relationship with one of the local gun stores and i just have people meet me there, safer, or the gun range when i know there are other people there, but cash first, then start transfer, once they show you the transfer notification, send them and the firearm on their merry way together, thats where you`re involvement ends,
thats how ive done the last 3 transfers

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

I guess it is all has to be built on trust, but if you are really concerned you can put your own trigger lock on the seller's gun and leave it in seller's place until transfer is done?

Built by trust yes, and some people I know I may consider doing this. A random guy from an EE ad, no chance.

Money, transfer phone call, second party transfer phone call, paper arrives, gun is passed to new owner.

 

[cm13]

Is this process outlined on a govt website anywhere?

 

[colinjw]

So, being unfamiliar with restricteds, i have a question. Once the transfer to the buyer is complete, the gun is legally their property and registered solely to them. So, are you then illegally in possession of the firearm until you can give it to them? Seems like a grey area to me. How do you get a statt for a firearm not registered to you anymore?

Since you are in possession of the restricted firearm while waiting for the transfer to be finalized,
both the CFC and the CFO understand this and it is not an issue.
To get the STATT for that firearm not registered to you anymore, you simply phone your
CFO and request one. Again, they understand that this is part of the transfer process and
is not an issue.
The above comments are made upon my experience with transfers made in Ontario.
If in doubt, check with your local CFO.