Tips on purchasing a used gun

by | Jan 27, 2014 | Gold

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It is not difficult to walk into a gun shop in Marietta GA and buy a gun; either new or used. All Americans are guaranteed the constitutional right to own a gun but there are tight restrictions that must first be met. A person who has been sentenced to jail time in excess of one year for a felony for example is not eligible to purchase a gun nor is a person who has been deemed emotionally unstable. If you can subject yourself to a background check and pass, you can buy a handgun once you reach the age of 21 but you could have purchased a long gun at 18. When you buy a used gun from any gun shop in Mariette GA there are a few things to take into account.

You get what you pay for:

If you buy a gun for $100 you will be lucky if it doesn’t explode in your hand. There is no such thing as a bargain when dealing with used guns; you must be ready to pay a decent price for a good used gun. If the gun is high end and the seller wants little money for it, you know there is a problem of some sort; perhaps it is a stolen gun or it has been used when a crime was committed.

Buy know commodities:

A Colt 45 auto will work and hold its value for years; this is not true with a Chinese knock off. You will pay more for the Colt but in the event you wish to sell it, you will recoup a great deal of your original cost; this is not the way it is with a knockoff.

Examine the gun closely:

When you first look at the gun assume it’s loaded, check carefully to make sure it is not. If you want to dismantle the gun ask for permission, the same is true if you want to dry fire it. If the owner refuses then you are well advised to walk away as this indicates the gun may have a fault.

Buy from a licensed dealer:

You are well advised to buy from a gun shop in Marietta GA rather than an individual. It would be rare for a dealer to sell a gun that has a checkered history or is not safe or is faulty.

AAA Pawn has a selection of handguns and long guns. It is always wise to purchase a used firearm from a licensed gun shop in Marietta, GA. Visit AAAPawn.com for more information.