Checking serial #

toddnjoyce said:

The possessor can check http://www.hotgunz.com/ and local LE.

If I suspected I possessed stolen property, I would be talking to an attorney before talking to LE.

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Bozz10mm said:

Exactly. What if it does turn up stolen, will they arrest you on the spot?

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Texas Penal Code

Sec. 31.03. THEFT. (a) A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of property.

(b) Appropriation of property is unlawful if:

(1) it is without the owner's effective consent;

(2) the property is stolen and the actor appropriates the property knowing it was stolen by another; or

(3) property in the custody of any law enforcement agency was explicitly represented by any law enforcement agent to the actor as being stolen and the actor appropriates the property believing it was stolen by another.

(4) "Appropriate" means:

(A) to bring about a transfer or purported transfer of title to or other nonpossessory interest in property, whether to the actor or another; or

(B) to acquire or otherwise exercise control over property other than real property

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txinvestigator said:

It is not unlawful to be in possession of stolen property unless you KNOW it was appropriated unlawfully.

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craigntx said:

A buddy of mine held a pistol for collateral and the guy defaulted on the loan.
Turns out borrower likes the drugs and im wondering if that guns hot.

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Renegade said:

YOU are wondering if it is stolen? Is your buddy wondering? What is your plan, to find out if stolen and then go to tell your buddy, or just dime him?

How about MYOB?

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craigntx said:

Yeah he might beat the rap but will he beat ride?
We're talking about a $200 loan on a pos s&w m&p
Not worth 1 night in the grey bar motel imo

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gshayd said:

Just get the local LE to run the serial number. If it's stolen turn it in. I do wonder when folks say they don't want to get law enforcement involved?

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V-Tach said:

No, they just take the firearm.....

Later, if through investigation, they think you stole it...well...........

Most stolen guns are not reported or the owner is unable to provide a serial number............

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A & P Armory said:

Ironically, this is a benefit of buying from a gun store or at least using the store for 4473/background checks. So many people say "what do I have to do to register/unregister my gun". It's not registered. BUT, I've had a few calls from ATF Trace where they find stolen guns and because I have it in my records, I can say who bought it. Likewise, if a customer has his guns stolen and he bought them from me, he can call me and I can pull his complete history with serial numbers.

So background checks and FFLs and bound books are a bit of a blessing and curse. We don't want big brother in our business, but it helps when you need it.

It's like the urban communities who want to shit on police...until their house is broken into or their wife is raped. Guess who they call...

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txinvestigator said:

Or people could have personal responsibility and record their own damn serial numbers. Then I don't need big brother to take care of me should my gun be stolen, right?

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