Quote:I personally would never buy a weapon from somebody that I don't know.  I don't know the true history of the weapon and how it was used/taken care of.  I can count on one hand the number of used firearms that I've purchased, and in every case I knew the sellers personally and know how they use/treat their firearms.

I'm the same way.  I have bought and sold weapons privately, but the people I was dealing with were people I have known for years.  The first gun I ever bought was purchased from the guy who ran the class I took to get my permit.  I've bought other guns from him subsequently, and have taken additional training from him as well. He's retired law enforcement, and an NRA trainer, so I feel okay with the transactions.  I know how well he maintains his weapons, and the guns I've bought are all like new, and trouble free. 

 

I am a frequent browser of a few online forums where there are private gun sales, and there are times when I see some deals that are tempting, but if it's not a licensed dealer selling the gun, I don't even bother because I just don't know how well the gun has been maintained, I don't know the history of the gun, and I don't know the owner.  

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