Relax everyone just asking a question

[Arbud]

A friend of mine who just moved here was interested in selling off some of his uh firearms. Where close by might he do it. I did not ask the question or have anything to do with it so dont hate on me. Bud

[village dreamer]

shooters, or a pawn shop.

[Stu from NYC]

Might ask at shooters world.

[ThirdOfFive]

A friend of mine who just moved here was interested in selling off some of his uh firearms. Where close by might he do it. I did not ask the question or have anything to do with it so dont hate on me. Bud
Try Ares Training Facility near Leesburg. Outdoor range with lots of patrons who shoot there, Villagers and locals. VERY informal, but they know guns, and your friend might get a better deal there than selling to a retailer who needs to re-sell them for a profit. Worth a call anyway.

(352) 321-8102

[Kenswing]

Most any gun shop will take them on consignment. They can also handle any necessary paperwork.

[fishon]

JB Guns in Sumterville, 12 miles south of Warm Springs Rd on 301, will sell on consignment with a 15% fee. They will take care of everything.

[retiredguy123]

In Florida, the private sale of guns is legal. But, however you sell them, get a bill of sale with the buyer's name and address and the gun's serial number on it.

[Taltarzac725]

Took my guns to a pawn shop in Santa Rosa, CA when we were going to move to Florida in 1996. Or, most of them.

There are various pawn shops around which would work unless you have a collector's item.

Gun Shops (https://www.vssclub.org/gun-shops.html)

Mission (https://www.vssclub.org/mission.html)

Classified (https://www.vssclub.org/classified.html)

Above are some links from a Villages' gun club website. Home (https://www.vssclub.org/)

[MrFlorida]

Gun shops, and pawn shops will buy used firearms.

[pikeselectric]

A friend of mine who just moved here was interested in selling off some of his uh firearms. Where close by might he do it. I did not ask the question or have anything to do with it so dont hate on me. Bud

Shooters World near Brownwood

[dewilson58]

Gun shops, and pawn shops will buy used firearms.

:bigbow:

[asianthree]

Maybe it’s just us, but will only deal with a reputable gun shop. Pawn shops don’t make me feel comfortable

[star20166@yahoo.com]

Ares. The best suggestion so far.

[Blackbird45]

Call your local police department, I'm sure they've dealt with this before.

[Arbud]

Thank you all

[jerseyjoy]

Pat's Pawn & Gun on 441 in Leesburg.

[donfey]

A friend of mine who just moved here was interested in selling off some of his uh firearms. Where close by might he do it. I did not ask the question or have anything to do with it so dont hate on me. Bud

I would suggest that he join the Villages Straight Shooters Club -
Home (https://www.vssclub.org) - where he can meet like minded fellow Villagers, both men and women. If not buyers, he'll get plenty of information, and "advice."

[gbs317]

I would suggest that he join the Villages Straight Shooters Club -
Home (https://www.vssclub.org) - where he can meet like minded fellow Villagers, both men and women. If not buyers, he'll get plenty of information, and "advice."
They also have their own classified section on the VSS website.
Classified (https://www.vssclub.org/classified.html)

[Slainte]

Try gunbroker online. It’s an auction site with good bids/prices.
(It’s a good place to calculate the probable value)
Let them worry about state & federal restrictions.
As others said, a shooting club or gun range will usually have a classified ad area for members. Do a bill of sale consistent with federal & state law (buyer has no felonies, no drug charges, etc. Run a background check)
Also check for any gun shows & gun stores would probably purchase for resale but at lower price.

[banjobob]

The best advice to the OP on this sight , talk to people who know.!

[PhilG]

Gun shows

[augustnotes]

Marion Market has gun dealers, so I would try there.

[NoMo50]

In Florida, the private sale of guns is legal. But, however you sell them, get a bill of sale with the buyer's name and address and the gun's serial number on it.

This is true, with the following additions:

1. The buyer and seller must both be residents of Florida. Any firearm sale to a non-Florida resident must go through an FFL dealer.

2. For a handgun sale, the buyer must be at least 21 years old. For a long gun, the buyer must be at least 18 years old.

Always keep a copy of the bill of sale, showing complete information on both buyer and seller, including Florida driver's license number; the date of sale; and a description of the firearm, including serial number. The BOS will be your proof of transfer should the firearm ever turn up at a crime scene after you sold it.

[LonnyP]

Would be interested in seeing a list of what he has if he is so inclined. 3196314698

[Trynforpar]

He could join The Villages Straight Shooters for $25 a year. They have a website to sell or purchase firearms and they also have some great club activities.

[Wing-nut2]

Why not try the Villages Straight Shooters Gun club? They have a web page with a classified section. Home (https://www.vssclub.org)

There is a place on the home page to ask questions to the gun gurus. They can help. There is also a Bill of Sale you can down load.

Shooters World, Pawn shops etc will give you 50% or less of the guns value. They're a business and what to make as much as possible off the sales. It's much better to sell them yourself. I recently help a lady sell 15 guns after she lost her husband. Send me a pm if you have question on how to do this.

[Tvitaz]

From my sister in Lake City

Saw this on TOTV today.
I can’t respond. Would you or Tom let them know there is a reputable gun shop in Groveland. Matt will help them out. Name of the store is Firebase Tactical 352-429-2423

[MrFlorida]

Maybe it’s just us, but will only deal with a reputable gun shop. Pawn shops don’t make me feel comfortable

Pawn shops are FFL's and are safer than selling to a private party.

[MrFlorida]

This is true, with the following additions:

1. The buyer and seller must both be residents of Florida. Any firearm sale to a non-Florida resident must go through an FFL dealer.

2. For a handgun sale, the buyer must be at least 21 years old. For a long gun, the buyer must be at least 18 years old.

Always keep a copy of the bill of sale, showing complete information on both buyer and seller, including Florida driver's license number; the date of sale; and a description of the firearm, including serial number. The BOS will be your proof of transfer should the firearm ever turn up at a crime scene after you sold it.

Florida Statute §790.065 - You must be 21 to purchase ANY firearm in Florida. You are partly correct.

[JRcorvette]

A friend of mine who just moved here was interested in selling off some of his uh firearms. Where close by might he do it. I did not ask the question or have anything to do with it so dont hate on me. Bud

Have them contact the Villages Straight Shooters club and they might be able to help. The can also go to Shooter’s World or any area Pawn Shop. Be sure they get a receipt and ID if they sell privately.

[sloanst]

It will take a little work but you will get a better dollar for the firearms by selling them on gunbroker.com Several pictures from different angle will be necessary.

[vintageogauge]

When I moved down here I sold most of my guns to Nordic Gun and Pawn in front of the Wildwood Plaza on 301. He was, I thought, more than fair and actually gave me more than I expected on 2 of them. Keep in mind that unless you sell to someone that really wants the guns for him or herself that the others will all be re-sellers and will be offering a wholesale price. I still have no regrets selling mine to Nordic. I also so a bunch of gold and silver to his mother that was working the jewelry counter at the time.

[ChilePepper]

Depending on the type of firearms they are, I might be interested.

[OhioBuckeye]

Depends on the firearms they have. To go to a dealer they’ll give him a fraction what they’re worth. Where to sell them, whatever they think they’re worth. I have guns too but I tell some of my friends that I have so many guns that I painted on my roof of my house, “No Fly Zone”. I’ll keep my guns for other reasons!

[stevesliders]

A friend of mine who just moved here was interested in selling off some of his uh firearms. Where close by might he do it. I did not ask the question or have anything to do with it so dont hate on me. Bud

Pawn shop will rob you they will pay you nowhere what they are worth. Private sales only to valid concealed permit holders

[craiglittler]

A friend of mine who just moved here was interested in selling off some of his uh firearms. Where close by might he do it. I did not ask the question or have anything to do with it so dont hate on me. Bud

What kind of guns is he selling? Any AR15's or Over Under Shoot guns? I'd be interested

Craig (310) 701-9959

[stevesliders]

Pawn shops will rob you will not pay nowhere what their worth. Private sales to valid concealed permit holders with a bill of sale.

[ThirdOfFive]

Pawn shops will rob you will not pay nowhere what their worth. Private sales to valid concealed permit holders with a bill of sale.
Well, "rob" is a stretch. Pawn shops are in business to make money so of course they won't pay what the gun is worth, but you can expect to get 75% to 85% of what the gun is worth at retail if you sell to a pawn shop. ("Pawnshops typically aim to generate overall net profit margins of at least 15% to 25%", Investopedia).

It helps to know what the gun is worth before bargaining with a pawn shop that would be interested in buying it because guns vary so much on make, model, condition, etc. A person would be foolish to NOT have that knowledge when selling a gun, be it to a pawn shop, gun dealer or private party.

[NoMoSno]

Well, "rob" is a stretch. Pawn shops are in business to make money so of course they won't pay what the gun is worth, but you can expect to get 75% to 85% of what the gun is worth at retail if you sell to a pawn shop. ("Pawnshops typically aim to generate overall net profit margins of at least 15% to 25%", Investopedia).

It helps to know what the gun is worth before bargaining with a pawn shop that would be interested in buying it because guns vary so much on make, model, condition, etc. A person would be foolish to NOT have that knowledge when selling a gun, be it to a pawn shop, gun dealer or private party.
Pawn shops around here offer 50% of true value.
I know firsthand.

[nancyre]

You said some - not all - suggestion join the straight shooters club and they can give good advice about it

[Fredster]

It will take a little work but you will get a better dollar for the firearms by selling them on gunbroker.com Several pictures from different angle will be necessary.

Good advice, and checking out the listings on Gunbroker
will give you a better idea of the value of your firearms.

[Bwanajim]

I’m interested in possibly buying some depending on what they are. I used to shoot IPSC competition and I’ve had my concealed carry since the 80s.thanks . Jim
Jwf67@aol.com

[MrFlorida]

Pawn shops will rob you will not pay nowhere what their worth. Private sales to valid concealed permit holders with a bill of sale.

Used guns don't have much value here, pawn shops have to make a profit, otherwise people would just go and buy new.

[C. C. Rider]

Pawnshops will generally pay about 50% of the current "used gun market value" for your used gun. Hunting guns don't seem to have much resale value in this area.

Selling a gun to any dealer/reseller is going to result in a fairly steep discount as to what it might sell for directly to an individual (end user). It all depends on how much you value your time and want to avoid the possible hassle of negotiating and dealing with "tire kickers" who will waste your time with lowball offers.

IMO, your best bet is to find out about what it's used value is and then try to sell it yourself for about 75% of that value. You aren't likely to do any better, if as well, by selling it to a dealer.

[Topspinmo]

Well, "rob" is a stretch. Pawn shops are in business to make money so of course they won't pay what the gun is worth, but you can expect to get 75% to 85% of what the gun is worth at retail if you sell to a pawn shop. ("Pawnshops typically aim to generate overall net profit margins of at least 15% to 25%", Investopedia).

It helps to know what the gun is worth before bargaining with a pawn shop that would be interested in buying it because guns vary so much on make, model, condition, etc. A person would be foolish to NOT have that knowledge when selling a gun, be it to a pawn shop, gun dealer or private party.


No it’s not you be lucky to get 10 cents on dollar from pawn shops [AKA fencing stolen property legally] IMO.

[Topspinmo]

When I moved down here I sold most of my guns to Nordic Gun and Pawn in front of the Wildwood Plaza on 301. He was, I thought, more than fair and actually gave me more than I expected on 2 of them. Keep in mind that unless you sell to someone that really wants the guns for him or herself that the others will all be re-sellers and will be offering a wholesale price. I still have no regrets selling mine to Nordic. I also so a bunch of gold and silver to his mother that was working the jewelry counter at the time.

IMO pawn shops are like car dealers, they not going to trade/buy unless they see Hugh profit at end of the tunnel which might be strength setting on shelf for while.

[Arbud]

Depending on the type of firearms they are, I might be interested.
Might you be interested in a new in box Hi Point jpx10. 10 mm pistol with box and 2 not one 10 round mags.
Let me know if you want a couple of pictures. Bud