Possible stolen Fire Arms.

[sindominator]

Hi everybody

I have a question;

I am being offered a Mossberg AG 500 in exchange for a home networking gig. The folks say that the shotgun belongs to their son who now lives in Italy. Is there a way or a website where you can check a firearms model and serial number? to see if its a legit firearm or possible dirty (stolen).

I have the serial number with me.

thanks for your help.

gus

[CSDGuy]

Well, you could call the local Sheriff's office or the ATF and ask them to do a "Check Stolen". They might not tell you... but if suddenly there's activity over at "their" place...

Firearms that are reported stolen are supposed to be listed in the AFS (if it's here in California) and in the NCIC databases. IIRC there's no way for regular folks to access either. It's got to be through a LE agency.

[WokMaster1]

Go thru a PPT at an FFL. It'll come up. If he said, just take it, no need for an FFL, etc, runnnnnnn.

[CSDGuy]

Go thru a PPT at an FFL. It'll come up. If he said, just take it, no need for an FFL, etc, runnnnnnn.

+1!!!!!!!

If it's not an Interfamilial transfer or a C&R, go through an FFL. If you're suspicious about those at all.. go through the dealer. If they don't want to do that... run away!

[bohoki]

a ppt i dont think the dros submits any firearm identification so it wont be checked or protect you other than to have a good faith papertrail

[Proph3t]

a ppt i dont think the dros submits any firearm identification so it wont be checked or protect you other than to have a good faith papertrail

True that...

[Leon DeGamme]

So, how can you protect yourself from buying a stolen firearm in a PPT? I really thought transfering in via FFL would take care of that.

[paul0660]

Call your local LEO. If it has been reported stolen they will have it listed by type and Serial #. I have done it, and it takes seconds. LEO dispatchers usually have the database at their fingertips, so that firearms found in the field can be checked immediately.

[Jeff P]

If you a wary of the person selling the firearm don’t move forward with the purchase. The fire arm belongs to there son. How are you going to complete the FFl paperwork for the sale? And perhaps pay with a USPS money order by mail.

[JDay]

Son can give it to a parent without going through an ffl.

[joepamjohn]

PPT and DROs on long guns only check out the worthiness of the buyer, not the leagality of the gun. Thats why you can dros multiple long guns on one 4473 (dros)

[JDay]

PPT and DROs on long guns only check out the worthiness of the buyer, not the leagality of the gun. Thats why you can dros multiple long guns on one 4473 (dros)

The 4473 is a federal form, the DROS is state. The 4473 does contain the make, model and serial of all firearms transfered.

[Leon DeGamme]

The 4473 is a federal form, the DROS is state. The 4473 does contain the make, model and serial of all firearms transfered.

So, is there some kind of stolen property check done when PPT a firearm?

[dwtt]

So, is there some kind of stolen property check done when PPT a firearm?

No, there isn't. The CA PPT process with the waiting period is to see if the buyer is prohibited from owning a firearm. To see if the gun is stolen, like the title of this thread says, is to contact the police and have them see if it was reported stolen. In this modern age of computers and wireless communications, that's not difficult for them to do.

[JohnBrian]

Call your local LEO. If it has been reported stolen they will have it listed by type and Serial #. I have done it, and it takes seconds. LEO dispatchers usually have the database at their fingertips, so that firearms found in the field can be checked immediately.

Done this many times. Fortunatly, I've never had one come back as stolen.

FYI, don't call 911 & ask them to run the number!