Permit to transfer from private party to private party?

[Gunnar]

Is it neccessary to have a permit to purchase for private party sales when you know the person is legally able to purchase firearms?

Thanks for any information.

Gunnar

[bstrawse]

No...

[illbits]

Just be sure you are both MN residents

[jspace]

There is no paperwork at all REQUIRED for private party transfers. As long as you have no reason to think the transferee is a criminal, under 18, or otherwise prohibited in any way, you have nothing to worry about.

Keep in mind I am not a lawyer, and a quick search would have answered your question with less douchebaggery.

[Edward]

Most private sellers who do so ask to see a permit in order to minimize their liability and the likelihood that they're selling to a prohibited person. If you're shown a permit, you have good reason to believe that the buyer is not a prohibited person, though what's legally required for private party sales is that you lack a reason to believe the buyer is a prohibited person.

[solidgun]

Just be sure you are both MN residents

Yeah, if they don't have permits, be sure to check for this as we live pretty close to WI.

[2005 Vette]

So if there is no paper work how does the gun get transferred out of your name? I'm glad I saw this post because I may be selling a pistol to a friend. Just so I'm clear nothing is needed? Thanks for the help.

[Edward]

So if there is no paper work how does the gun get transferred out of your name? I'm glad I saw this post because I may be selling a pistol to a friend. Just so I'm clear nothing is needed? Thanks for the help.

Assuming that you purchased it in Minnesota, it is not registered to you. This state does not have a firearm registry. You do not legally need to do any paperwork to perform a sale to another private party, as long as the other person is a Minnesota resident as well (I'm assuming that you are one). You may want to have a bill of sale signed, or view a driver's license or permit to purchase or carry. If you're buying private party, expect that the seller might wish to do so.

[bulletproof]

Keep in mind I am not a lawyer, and a quick search would have answered your question with less douchebaggery.

I don't think there was any douchebaggery until you posted.

[jdege]

Is it neccessary to have a permit to purchase for private party sales when you know the person is legally able to purchase firearms?

Thanks for any information.

Gunnar

No, but:

609.66 DANGEROUS WEAPONS.
Subd. 1f.Gross misdemeanor; transferring firearm without background check.

A person, other than a federally licensed firearms dealer, who transfers a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon to another without complying with the transfer requirements of section 624.7132, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the transferee possesses or uses the weapon within one year after the transfer in furtherance of a felony crime of violence, and if:

(1) the transferee was prohibited from possessing the weapon under section 624.713 at the time of the transfer; or

(2) it was reasonably foreseeable at the time of the transfer that the transferee was likely to use or possess the weapon in furtherance of a felony crime of violence.

[jspace]

Keep in mind I am not a lawyer, and a quick search would have answered your question with less douchebaggery.

I don't think there was any douchebaggery until you posted.

Yep, that was the point.

[steve4102]

No, but:

609.66 DANGEROUS WEAPONS.
Subd. 1f.Gross misdemeanor; transferring firearm without background check.

A person, other than a federally licensed firearms dealer, who transfers a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon to another without complying with the transfer requirements of section 624.7132, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the transferee possesses or uses the weapon within one year after the transfer in furtherance of a felony crime of violence, and if:

(1) the transferee was prohibited from possessing the weapon under section 624.713 at the time of the transfer; or

(2) it was reasonably foreseeable at the time of the transfer that the transferee was likely to use or possess the weapon in furtherance of a felony crime of violence.

So, it's not legal?

[LarryFlew]

if:

(1) the transferee was prohibited from possessing the weapon under section 624.713 at the time of the transfer; or

(2) it was reasonably foreseeable at the time of the transfer that the transferee was likely to use or possess the weapon in furtherance of a felony crime of violence.

[bulletproof]

So, it's not legal?

This forum really needs a Minnesota FAQ or generally asked questions post that's a sticky.

Here is the Minnesota law on reporting a transfer: 624.7132 REPORT OF TRANSFER.

I would generally recommend transferring a firearm though an FFL if you have any doubts about the law or the person you're dealing with. To answer your question specifically:

"Is it necessary to have a permit to purchase for private party sales when you know the person is legally able to purchase firearms?"

Not always.

[steve4102]

if:

(1) the transferee was prohibited from possessing the weapon under section 624.713 at the time of the transfer; or

(2) it was reasonably foreseeable at the time of the transfer that the transferee was likely to use or possess the weapon in furtherance of a felony crime of violence.

got it. maybe I should read more better before I post, Aye.