Private Party Sale - Background Check

S3v3n · Sep 22, 2014

How do I go about doing a background check for a private party sale. I understand this is currently not required but I am opting to do so any ways.

I was told I could do it online for $10 at OSP's website but I only see where a FFL can do this. Am I just missing where the public can do this?

Flopsweat · Sep 22, 2014

S3v3n said:
How do I go about doing a background check for a private party sale. I understand this is currently not required but I am opting to do so any ways.

I was told I could do it online for $10 at OSP's website but I only see where a FFL can do this. Am I just missing where the public can do this?

You could ask to see a CHL. You have to pass a background check to get one. Also, while you're at it, I believe that your state has a number you can call to run the serial number of the firearm. May as well check the gun too.

S3v3n · Sep 22, 2014

Well I know the firearm is good. But I wouldnt want to restrict to just a CHL holder as a person whom just went thru the CHL process myself I wouldnt think it fair. I just wouldnt want to sell to someone that may be prohibtted from owning a firearm.

Garg · Sep 22, 2014

A DPSST is also state issued document that requires a good BGC.
other than a CHL, or DPSST, I don't know how to do it.

Ironic too, as the demo crats are screaming for BGC, but offer no solution to get one.....

Modeler · Sep 22, 2014

You can call OSP at 1-800-432-5059 to do a background check for a firearm transfer. They will require a credit/debit card to pay the $10 fee and will require the make/model/serial number of the firearm(s) being transferred.

http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/Pages/id/fics.aspx

The online system is available for FFL's only.

IronMonster · Sep 22, 2014

You guys can always just go to a FFL and pay him to do a transfer

S3v3n · Sep 22, 2014

Modeler said:
You can call OSP at 1-800-432-5059 to do a background check for a firearm transfer. They will require a credit/debit card to pay the $10 fee and will require the make/model/serial number of the firearm(s) being transferred.

http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/Pages/id/fics.aspx

The online system is available for FFL's only.

Perfect Thanks

JSJPDX · Sep 24, 2014

S3v3n said:
Well I know the firearm is good. But I wouldnt want to restrict to just a CHL holder as a person whom just went thru the CHL process myself I wouldnt think it fair. I just wouldnt want to sell to someone that may be prohibtted from owning a firearm.

The other side of this is that in trying to be "fair" you will alienate some potential buyers who buy private party specifically so the state won't have a record of the transaction.