Options for Selling a Gun in Danbury
Cash for Arms
Cash for Arms is a federal firearms licensee or FFL that buys guns all over the US. We provide an online process that allows people to sell guns to us without having to leave home.
Our 4.9-star rating is an indication of the service we provide. Our quotes are fast and no-obligation, our appraisals are free, and we also cover insured shipping everywhere in the States.
Local Dealers
If you want to sell to a local shop, that’s also a possibility. Even some pawn shops like Maxx Gun and Pawn LLC on 68 Lake Avenue buy used firearms here.
However, local dealers (especially pawn shops) often pay the lowest prices for used guns. Even if you get upfront payment, it may be better to go with another option for better profit.
Private Parties
This is what you call people who aren’t FFLs or licensed gun dealers. Because of Connecticut’s gun laws, you can’t sell to private parties directly. Instead, you have to sell to them by having an FFL process the sale or gun transfer (for a price).
You also have to find eligible buyers first.This means private party sales can take a lot of time and effort compared to FFL sales like ones to Cash for Arms. Bear that in mind when considering this option.
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Danbury Gun Laws
Danbury gun sales must observe federal, state, and local laws. If you want to learn more, read on, but you can also refer to these references:
- Connecticut Judicial Library list of CT firearm laws
- ATF list of Connecticut firearm laws
- CT DESPP Pistol permit rules
- Federal Gun Control Act (GCA)
- National Firearms Act (NFA)
Age
The minimum age to buy guns in Danbury is 18 for long guns and 21 for handguns, according to Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-37a and Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-36f.
ID
A private buyer will need to provide proof of his age and status as a Connecticut resident during the sale.
Disqualified Buyers
Anyone on the GCA prohibited persons list and Conn. Gen Stat. 53a-217 is not allowed to buy or own guns in Connecticut. Examples include convicted felons, the mentally ill, and controlled substance addicts.
Background Check
Danbury gun buyers have to pass a background check, which they can get through an FFL.
FFL Transfers
If you’re a private seller trying to sell a gun to a private party, you have to pay an FFL to process the sale or transfer in Danbury, or it’s an illegal sale. The fees for this vary, but most local shops will charge around $50 per transfer.
Purchase Eligibility Certificate
You can only buy a gun in Connecticut if you have one of these:
- Connecticut Handgun Carry Permit
- Eligibility Certificate to Purchase Pistols or Revolvers (for handguns)
- Eligibility Certificate to Purchase Long Guns (for rifles and shotguns)
So, ensure your buyer has one of these if he’s a private party. You can find the forms to get them here via the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP).
Waiting Period
Danbury doesn’t have waiting periods on gun sales.
Prohibited Guns
You can’t sell these in Danbury due to Connecticut law:
- Assault weapons
- Machine guns
- Large-capacity magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds
- Ghost guns or untraceable guns
- The Barrett Light-Fifty Model 82A1, which the state defines as an assault weapon
Gun Purchase Limit
Buyers are limited to a maximum of 3 handgun purchases in Danbury each month.
Sell Guns Easily from Danbury
For most people, the easiest way to sell a gun would be to offer it directly to an FFL. There’s no more need to take time looking for a legal, eligible buyer in this method.
If you want a particularly profitable and convenient option, consider selling to Cash for Arms. With our easy three-step process, we make offloading guns easier than ever for private sellers. We also have a consignment service for those who prefer that.
Contact us through our site or at 904-977-5477 to get started!