Privately buying and selling firearms is legal in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but it's important to know the laws before doing so.The basics of standards and practices for a successful transaction can be found in this article.
Step 1: You should list your gun.
You can find websites and publications that will list your firearm for sale.You'll get the most local exposure if you pay a fee for local trading posts.You can list your firearm for sale in the Commonwealth on Vaguntrader.com.A firearm listing is against user terms and is likely to be deleted from Facebook.
Step 2: Ask for I.D.
Only Virginia residents 18 years of age or older are allowed to privately sell a handgun.Individuals 18 years of age and up can buy long guns.They need to be at least 21 years old for handguns.
Step 3: Write down the price of the item.
This should include the buyer's information, as well as the home address, phone number, make, model, and serial number; and the date of sale with both parties signatures.You might want to include a note stating that the firearm is sold "as-is" and the buyer is legally eligible to purchase a firearm.Don't worry, there are already templates online.
Step 4: Agree to a location that is safe.
It's a good idea to meet in a private place.If you plan to sit and discuss the firearms before the transaction, this is even more true.When they see guns, the general public gets nervous.Before you take your guns in a vehicle, be sure to know the rules.It is a good practice to pack them in a locked gun case.