FFL transfer question.

Cheesy411 · 07-29-2014, 08:47 PM

I sold one of my pistols to a guy who has a FFL. He asked that I send a copy of my drivers license for his ATF records. Is this normal?

Ryan.

mrerick · 07-29-2014, 09:11 PM

The buyer has to establish and enter your correct legal name and address in his acquisition records log. A legal ID would be a normal request. Your state driver's license would be adequate evidence of your name and address.

He also has to comply with state law as part of the acquisition, and this may specifically require your DL depending on the state involved.

Marc

sheepherder · 08-02-2014, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

The buyer has to establish and enter your correct legal name and address...

And age...In my state, you must be 21 to have a pistol permit...

You can't be a convicted felon either...But I'm sure that will get put on drivers licenses eventually...

Cheesy411 · 07-29-2014, 09:14 PM

Marc,

Thank you for the info makes me feel better about the transaction

GreyHammer · 08-02-2014, 10:17 PM

Yes, my FFL requires that the out of state sellers send a legible copy of valid drivers license if they don't also have a FFL, in which case they send copy of their FFL. Happens all the time when I buy on GB from non licensees.

Edward Tinker · 08-02-2014, 10:28 PM

I was offended the first time someone asked for my DL - since I had a FFL03 - but now I am used to it.

Bill_in_VA · 08-03-2014, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheesy411

I sold one of my pistols to a guy who has a FFL. He asked that I send a copy of my drivers license for his ATF records. Is this normal?

Ryan.

Hi Ryan. I hold an FFL. The receiving FFL has to log all acquisitions. That information includes the gun's make, model, serial number and caliber, plus the seller's name, address, and DOB (or teh seller's FFL number if applicable.)
HTH

MikeP · 08-03-2014, 12:56 PM

I have bought a few guns with my C&R from members of other forums.
Both rifles and pistols.

Some never bothered to send along any ID or reciept.
Ba sign.
Not good if it turns up with an issue.

I always get that covered nowdays.

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Cheesy411 User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 79 Thanks: 28 Thanked 27 Times in 12 Posts	FFL transfer question. I sold one of my pistols to a guy who has a FFL. He asked that I send a copy of my drivers license for his ATF records. Is this normal? Ryan.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	The buyer has to establish and enter your correct legal name and address in his acquisition records log. A legal ID would be a normal request. Your state driver's license would be adequate evidence of your name and address. He also has to comply with state law as part of the acquisition, and this may specifically require your DL depending on the state involved. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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07-29-2014, 09:14 PM	#4
Cheesy411 User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 79 Thanks: 28 Thanked 27 Times in 12 Posts	Marc, Thank you for the info makes me feel better about the transaction

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GreyHammer User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 34 Thanks: 66 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts	Yes, my FFL requires that the out of state sellers send a legible copy of valid drivers license if they don't also have a FFL, in which case they send copy of their FFL. Happens all the time when I buy on GB from non licensees.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	I was offended the first time someone asked for my DL - since I had a FFL03 - but now I am used to it.

08-03-2014, 12:56 PM	#8
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I have bought a few guns with my C&R from members of other forums. Both rifles and pistols. Some never bothered to send along any ID or reciept. Ba sign. Not good if it turns up with an issue. I always get that covered nowdays.