Updated July 1, 2020 Buying a used firearm is like buying a used automobile. You need to have a level of trust between the buyer, seller. and transfer dealer. As a buyer, your concerns include: 1. Am I paying a fair price? 2. Will I even receive the item I paid for? 3. Will it be the item that was described? 4. Will it have damage from misuse, mishandling, poor gunsmithing, improper packing for shipment, or being stored improperly? 5. What are the transfer dealer's po