Hmr Hunter 2 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi, I'm in the process of trying to buy a Tikka 223 off a guy local to me, I thought we were on the road to a deal until I had a call from him saying that he couldn't find his FAC ticket, he then asked if he needed it to sell me the gun, I would assume he would just need the ticket number from his FEO which I assume he could get via a phone call, am I right? I've never sold or bought a firearm unless its via a shop so unsure of the process. Thanks. DAVE Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 yes he does he needs to fill in on your ticket......the details of the gun ( as per ticket) with his ticket number etc. he will also need to write to his local FEO (within 7 days by rec del) saying he has sold the gun to you also supplying your details. the gun needs to be tracked from ticket to ticket....so everyone knows where it is. NO TICKET NO SALE / PURCHASE imo cheers sean Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 how would you know it was on his ticket if you dont see it ???????.........you dont want to buy a gun thats not registered !!!!! Quote Link to post
Deker 3,491 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 It's probably fine but, as above, I would not consider buying privately from anyone who could not show me their FAC!! Quote Link to post
RicW 67 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 We had a thread like this recently, where the seller only had a photocopy of his FAC. Massive consensus was don't even think about it. Purchase of an unregistered firearm will certainly cost you your FAC forever, and could get you banged up. I mean come on! He can't find his FAC? Where has he been buying ammo - without his FAC? Tell him that if and when he finds his FAC you will go into the deal, and NOT before. Ric Quote Link to post
Hmr Hunter 2 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 We had a thread like this recently, where the seller only had a photocopy of his FAC. Massive consensus was don't even think about it. Purchase of an unregistered firearm will certainly cost you your FAC forever, and could get you banged up. I mean come on! He can't find his FAC? Where has he been buying ammo - without his FAC? Tell him that if and when he finds his FAC you will go into the deal, and NOT before. Ric Thanks Guys I agree totally, crazy I know how on earth can he have managed for I think he said a year without his ticket?? He supposed to be calling me on Monday but I think I will call my FEO before then and get his opinion. DAVE Quote Link to post
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