A firearm or gun bill of sale can be used to transfer ownership of a firearm after the sale. A gun bill of sale in Florida can be used as proof of purchase, evidence of the sale, and it helps to document the change in ownership as well as other relevant sales information.
It’s critical to only use the Bill of Sale to sell a firearm to anyone who is allowed to purchase a firearm.
The following individuals may not purchase a firearm in the state of Florida (§790.23):
- Someone convicted of a felony in Florida
- Any individual who committed an act that would be considered a felony if the person was over the age of 24
- Anyone who has been found guilty of a felony in the United States
- Any individual under the age of 24 that has committed an act in another state, country, or territory, that would be considered a felony and punishable by at least 1 year in prison
- Anyone that has committed a felony in another state, country, or territory, and punishable by at least 1 year in prison
- Any individual declared defective mentally or committed to a mental institution may not own a firearm(§790.065(2)).
Additionally, according to Florida law (§790.235), anyone who has been issued a court order that is in effect which prevents them from committing acts of domestic violence or stalking, including cyberstalking, may not have a firearm or ammunition.
How to register a firearm
Florida does not have any specific laws on registering firearms between citizens. This means that an individual can legally buy, sell, gift, or transfer the ownership of a firearm unless they are aware that the buyer is not legally allowed to possess a firearm.
Regarding the state government, it is prohibited by Florida law (§790.335(2)) for any entity to keep a registry of privately owned firearms or of their owners.
However, Federal law prohibits the transfer of a firearm between private parties if they do not reside in the same state (18 U.S.C. 922(a)(3)). In addition, a federal firearms license is required to sell firearms as a business, while no license is required for private parties.