When purchasing a used firearm, the primary focus should be on the gun's condition. While concerns about the seller being 'shady' or the firearm being stolen are valid, these can be addressed by checking the serial number with law enforcement. The physical state of the gun is the most critical factor in determining its value and usability.
The FBI is now providing Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) with access to a database of stolen gun records. This initiative aims to help gun dealers identify potentially stolen firearms presented for sale, a long-standing problem in the industry. While the system has only been available for about a month, it allows FFLs to quickly check a gun's serial number to determine if it has been reported stolen.
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