Thoughts on selling antique firearms

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scianna54

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I bought and sold a few antique guns and I am very aware that the buyer has to be 18 years of age. The RCMP web site states that "There are no restrictions on selling, buying, bartering or giving away antique firearms."

So my question. Is it necessary for the seller to check the age of the buyer? I see it over and over again in sales ads that the seller states that he will check age. Is this necessary?

Why not just inform the buyer about this and ship it expedited with signature and proof of age (18) done by Canada Post?

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RCMP website is just a website, not the law. I wouldn't trust anything on their webpage, I have seen a few incorrect statements on their website pointed out by other users around here.

Check the relevant acts and regulations, and use that to decide how to proceed. If the law says the buyer has to be 18, then it makes sense that you would want to do SOMETHING to confirm the buyer is 18+.

Would Canada Post Proof of Age stop someone who is 18+ from picking up the package? I mean, if the buyer is 16, and he signs the pick up slip would someone 18+ be able to pick it up for him?
 
What is your comfort level in selling a gun to a stranger?
Buyer doesn't matter, as long as the money is good?
If it is a PAL regulated sale, at least the buyer passed that screening.
No PAL required, it is your decision and your responsibility.
 
tiriaq said:
What is your comfort level in selling a gun to a stranger?
Buyer doesn't matter, as long as the money is good?
If it is a PAL regulated sale, at least the buyer passed that screening.
No PAL required, it is your decision and your responsibility.
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So far I have only sold to people with PAL.

The question is not related to money, personally I don't like sending my ID to strangers and I assume others feel the same.

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The whole issue of sending ID is a troubling one. There has been abuse.
Let's say I am selling something like a RIC .450. Perfectly serviceable, perfectly functional handgun. Bit slow to reload, but a serious firearm. I'm not interested in selling it to someone I'm uncomfortable about. At the very least I would want to know exactly who I am dealing with. A thousand bucks, a name and a PO box doesn't meet my level of comfort. When I had my business, I occasionally refused sales to individuals with PALs. Let's say I knew that laddie was a drunken lout who beat his wife, even if he still had a PAL. Never needed to sell a gun that badly.
This is one of the good things about dealing with established members here. Even if you've never met in person, you can get a pretty good idea of what the person is like.
Anyway, different folks have different comfort levels.
 
The Criminal Code of Canada should be your guide. Antiques are not firearms according to the Criminal Code unless you use your antique while committing a crime. There are no restrictions on selling an Antique so let's not invent any. I would be using a bit of common sense as some have indicated above.

Gang bangers are not going to be interested in buying an antique pistol for $,1,500 when they can buy unregistered Glocks for the same amount. The way my antique shoots I think I would prefer a knife to defend myself. It is fun though to be able to shoot it wherever it is legal to shoot a non-restricted firearm.

Take Care

Bob
ps The RCMP website would be the 2nd last place I would look for legal advice. The first being a gun forum.
 
I personally do not sell to anybody without a valid PAL. Antique or not, the buyer still needs the firearms training and experience. Age of the firearm has nothing to do with proper handling and use. A valid PAL seals the deal for me.
 
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