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RBnDFW

wrote:
I know an old guy that was buying and selling guns all the time.
The BATF knocked on his door and asked how two pistols that traced
back to him filling out form 4473 could have found their way to being
confiscated in Japan.
He did not get in any trouble, but it put the fear of God in him, and
he quit selling pistols.
I asked about how many pistols he sold that could trace back to him,
he said ~ 100.
I think to really get in trouble you have to knowingly sell to a non
resident of your state.

That would suggest that 1% or 2% of the private sale handguns that
trace back to you could result in a knock on the door.

What does it all mean?
I will sell my long guns in private sales at the gunshow sometimes,
but I take my handguns to DJ Sports and sell on consignment.

That is correct, knowingly selling to someone ineligible to buy is
illegal. You can either do zero research (Don't ask, don't tell?) or
make some attempt. Most of the people I have dealt with had current
Texas CHLs. If not, I request a photocopy of their DL showing Texas
residence. I have also provided that when buying.
So far, I have not had anyone try to buy a gun from me that I would
not feel comfortable coming in my house. But I can usually screen those
sorts out way before it comes to a meeting. It just has not been an issue.

Supposedly the BATF is knocking on doors here in Texas and asking to see
firearms from specific 4473s.
The consensus is don't let them in the house and show them nothing
without a warrant.