The Gunshine State

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33. My rule is that I only sell a firearm to a person who has a valid concealed weapons permit ...

and I also have to personally know the buyer.

The last time I sold any firearms was five years ago when I retired and moved from the Tampa Bay area of Florida. I sold five handguns to a co-worker and fellow shooter who had a carry permit and therefore had went through a background check. He tried out all these handguns on the range and was very satisfied that they were in excellent condition and functional reliable and accurate.

I was confident that my firearms had found a safe owner and would not be misused. I had found other handguns though the years which I personally preferred and rarely took the weapons I sold to the range.

I would like to see the NICS background check system currently in use for new purchases required for the sale of all private firearms or at least opened up for sellers who wished to insure that the weapons that they sold we not being bought by an individual with a criminal background.

I understand your concern. I would never want to see one of my firearms misused.