Armslist genius... asking for a backdoor firearm sale in NJ

[fatty 241]

So I just got a message from some fool responding to my armlist ad asking to do a handgun sale without any paperwork involved.

 

I find this hilarious to think some idiot out there would even ask that over the net WITH their own cell phone number...

 

 

[MosinRob 1]

cop

[High Exposure 5,662]

idiot

 

 

Why don't you post the screen name so we all know who it is and can avoid any drama?

[fatty 241]

well I have the fools email address and cell #.  I doubt he's part of the forum.

 

very well could've been an officer

[johnp 45]

The few times I've searched Armslist, I have seen FA and SBRs listed for sale in NJ. Needless to say, I don't want anything to do with that site.

[Blake 50]

never had anything but issues with that site.  either people flaking on deals, trying to buy without the proper paperwork, or misrepresenting what they had for sale.  

[fatty 241]

I don't find anything wrong with armslist as long as you're careful.  I've sold a few things off that site with success and met some really cool, down to earth people no different than who i've met from this forum.

[Clintoon Eastwood 2]

Post his number here and on every parkway rest room you stop at.

[brocglock23 4]

My question is what do you have for sale???

[fatty 241]

I have an italian 92FS for sale

[plode 0]

Give his phone number to your local police department and tell them he was trying to purchase a handgun from you without p2p and FID.  If anything it'll put him on their radar. 

[brocglock23 4]

Give his phone number to your local police department and tell them he was trying to purchase a handgun from you without p2p and FID.  If anything it'll put him on their radar. 

this^^^ and

 

I have an italian 92FS for sale

nah, not on my want list. thanks for answering though.

[Shawnmoore81 623]

Those 92's are popping up all over.

 

My personal opinion is its not a cop. Because they randomly asked you. That would be entrapment. I think is either an a**hole who can't pass a check or an anti trying to set u up. Either way I'm sure you'll make the right decision. Personally if they continue I'd turn em in. It's against the law

[Socom 19]

So I just got a message from some fool responding to my armlist ad asking to do a handgun sale without any paperwork involved.

 

I find this hilarious to think some idiot out there would even ask that over the net WITH their own cell phone number...

Some states that is perfectly legal!! I.e TEXAS.

[NorthJersey 1]

I would just educate him. Many people are fearful, and with good reason, that paperwork will lead to confiscation or undue scrutiny from the government. Do we really want to gig someone by publishing his number? I would just gently explain to him the legalities of the issue, and tell him the implications of what he's asking. Some people are under the impression that a "loophole" exists, and that we can buy and sell unencumbered in NJ (paperwork optional). Maybe this is his first gun purchase since the pre-Brady-Bill seventies.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Personally...I don't like that site anymore. Oh and I would report that screen name with the report feature

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Must be a Bloomberg/MAIG flunky.

[fatty 241]

Im not going to publish his info... that seems a bit extreme.

 

I do get the feeling it could be an anti trying to set people up, but wouldn't they be crossing the line by initiating an illegal transfer?

 

I thought it was funny. The guy responds with "I dont have a permit. Sorry for wasting your time."

[JackDaWack 2,895]

Some states that is perfectly legal!! I.e TEXAS.

Well, not entirely, nor in this case is a point like that very relevant. If you live out of state you still need a transfer, and if you live in nj it's highly illegal.

[Guest]

Some states that is perfectly legal!! I.e TEXAS.

 

In MOST states that is perfectly legal

[Sludog 0]

I saw a sweet Colt 80 series 1911 for sale on there last week for $500. The ad was listed as in NJ. I emailed the seller to het his location and he said he was in Ohio and would ship free to me FFL once payment was received. Smelled like a scam to me.  Just got an email yesterday asking if I sent any money to this buyer because he scammed a few others in few states for this gun. 

 

If I ever used Armslist I would only do a face to face sale with another New Jersey resident. Even then I would make sure I am not driving to Camden with a pocketful of cash. 

http://www.armslist.com/posts/1710462/nj-rifles-for-sale--colt-government-model-series-80-mk-iv-1911--45-nr?preview=635058401940000000

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

So I just got a message from some fool responding to my armlist ad asking to do a handgun sale without any paperwork involved.

 

I find this hilarious to think some idiot out there would even ask that over the net WITH their own cell phone number...

Report him

[fatty 241]

Tried to but no one from the firearms unit was available to answer questions or take anything down.

[plode 0]

Tried to but no one from the firearms unit was available to answer questions or take anything down.

 

Local PD?

[GRIZ 3,369]

Those 92's are popping up all over.My personal opinion is its not a cop. Because they randomly asked you. That would be entrapment. I think is either an a**hole who can't pass a check or an anti trying to set u up. Either way I'm sure you'll make the right decision. Personally if they continue I'd turn em in. It's against the law

I agree its not a cop. If this were an "undercover" gun buy the prosecution would need to prove you were predisposed to illegally selling the firearm. This is not the case here. If you offered to sell it to him illegally without him asking anything that would be a different story.

[JackDaWack 2,895]

Tried to but no one from the firearms unit was available to answer questions or take anything down.

They must be to busy cracking down on all those people buying guns on the 29th day... Ironic how they're not around when you need to report a serious issue.

[JT Custom Guns 956]

I post guns for sale on ArmsList and I get those call all the time.

I agree that some could be LEO checking, but the bulk are just

flamers looking for a scam...........

[fatty 241]

Its pretty ridiculous that people would use a digitally traceable method to scam firearms though. I mean you have to be retarded to think it would end well...

[GRIZ 3,369]

They must be to busy cracking down on all those people buying guns on the 29th day... Ironic how they're not around when you need to report a serious issue.

A lot of them are still involved in anti-looting patrols in shore towns.

[JackDaWack 2,895]

A lot of them are still involved in anti-looting patrols in shore towns.

I was just taking a cheap shot. I just find it ridiculous that we have ALL of these Gun Laws, yet no one who can enforce them is around to take note.. That is the real kick in the pants... and if this guy manages to get a gun and kill someone... they will demand more gun laws! sorry , rant off. I dont blame the unit, or the Staties in general, i blame the damn state and our legislators to dumb to realize what the real issue is..