Options for Selling a Gun in Hartford
Cash for Arms
Those who want to sell guns easily or through an online process from Hartford can do so at Cash for Arms. We’re a licensed firearms dealer or FFL that buys guns from all 50 states.
You can learn most of what you need to know about us in our 4.9-star rating on Google. We often provide quotes in just a few hours, regularly offer the highest market prices, and even cover shipping and sales fees for sellers.
Local Dealers
Some local gun dealers also buy used firearms. You can try your luck at shops like ELG Firearms or Cabela’s, for example. You may also get the option to trade in the gun if you’re looking for a new model.
Just bear in mind that you won’t get a lot for your gun. Local shops often pay the lowest prices for used firearms. Pawn shops in particular will barely give you its market value.
Private Parties
A private party is someone who isn’t licensed to sell firearms. To sell to such a person, you have to pay an FFL to process the sale (which is called a gun transfer or FFL transfer).
Private party sales often take the most time and work, not least because you have to find eligible buyers and negotiate with them first. They can yield buyers with more willingness to bend on certain sales terms, however.
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Hartford Gun Laws
Hartford gun sales are required to follow federal, state, and local laws. We’ve simplified those into pointers below, but you can also refer to this list of 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 a rifle or shotgun in Hartford is 18. To buy a handgun, it’s 21. See Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-37a and Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-36f for details.
ID
Your buyer needs to show ID proving that he meets the minimum age and is a Connecticut resident. This isn’t required if your buyer is an FFL.
Disqualified Buyers
You cannot sell guns to people on these two lists: GCA prohibited persons list and Conn. Gen Stat. 53a-217. Examples include convicted felons and unlawful users of controlled substances.
Background Check
You can only sell a gun to someone who passes a background check. The background check can be initiated through an FFL.
FFL Transfers
FFL transfers are required for private gun sales in Hartford. Most gun shops will charge around $50 or so per transfer.
Purchase Eligibility Certificate
Your buyer needs to have one of these to legally purchase a gun in Hartford:
- Connecticut Handgun Carry Permit
- Eligibility Certificate to Purchase Pistols or Revolvers (for handguns)
- Eligibility Certificate to Purchase Long Guns (for rifles and shotguns)
The Connecticut DESPP provides the forms for applying for these here. Again, the certificates aren’t required if your buyer is an FFL.
Waiting Period
There are no waiting periods on gun sales in Hartford.
Prohibited Guns
State law forbids the sale of certain guns in Hartford:
- Assault weapons
- Machine guns
- Magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds
- Untraceable guns
- The Barrett Light-Fifty Model 82A1
Gun Purchase Limit
Your buyer can only purchase a maximum of 3 handguns every month in Hartford.
Get Cash for Your Gun in Hartford
This guide tells you that an FFL always has to be involved in Hartford gun sales. If it’s a private sale, for example, FFLs are still necessary to process it and make it legal.
If you want less hassle, think about selling directly to an FFL like Cash for Arms. We handle all the work and can even arrange for a courier to pick up the gun from your doorstep. We also offer consignment if that’s what you prefer.
Contact us through our site or at 904-977-5477 to find out what we can offer for your gun!