buying a gun on armslist

[70 blazer]

ive never bought a gun online before and am worried of scams any advice would be great .how to pay and still be covered

[Vertigofirearms]

just stay away from there, do not even risk it.

However, being my hypocritical-self. I have got some great deals on there!

Here are some tips I use:
-ask really specific questions pertaining to the firearm or parts
-ask for additional pictures "can you photo the barrel next to a coke can and two forks?"
-if it (the price) is too good to be true, it is... "FS: NIB Benelli M4 $900"
-FTF local sales are safer

[SLO1911Fan]

I looked at armslist for Los Angeles the other night. In the first three days there were 6 assault weapons for sale. And before anyone jumps on me, these aren't just EBRs; 4 were banned by name, 1 was an underfolder with no mag lock, and 1 was an AR that someone was convinced they could go out of state, remove the BB, and bring it back and be legal.

I contacted a couple of them to try to explain that their guns were banned by name, and one guy got back to me with a cash and carry offer on an HK. It was a heck of a deal too, not much more than a PTR or Vector. So, I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out that DOJ is setting up stings on there.

[Cody]

LOTS of scams on there (especially from Texas). Along with the tips above, I would recommend ONLY doing a FTF sale.

-Cody

[70 blazer]

I have to agree with you fine people ty.