Shooting West Nashville - gun sale involved

[midtennchip]

You guys seeing this on the news? Saying a guy was ambushed after advertising gun for sale on Craigslist.

Edited September 23, 2012 by midtennchip

[Hozzie]

I saw it, but it doesn't sound like much is known yet. I hope they find the scumbags.

[Erik88]

You guys seeing this on the news? Saying a guy was ambushed after advertising gun for sale on Craigslist.

yikes. I recently sold a gun(not on craigslist since they don't allow it). I met the guy at a very populated Wal-Mart and watched him like a hawk. Turns out he was harmless but I wasn't taking any chances. Next time I won't go alone.

[Volzfan]

yikes. I recently sold a gun(not on craigslist since they don't allow it). I met the guy at a very populated Wal-Mart and watched him like a hawk. Turns out he was harmless but I wasn't taking any chances. Next time I won't go alone.

I don't think that you can ever be too careful when making a sale or a purchase from a stranger.

[Bloodbought1]

I don't think that you can ever be too careful when making a sale or a purchase from a stranger.

I agree Volzfan. We must be careful out there.

Edited September 23, 2012 by Bloodbought1

[vontar]

I just hope this does not turn into a rally call by the government to try to change the face to face laws to protect us and allow the government to cash in on the sales via tics.

[BLACKVANDRIVER]

http://mobile.newschannel5.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=14&nid=2145149623&from=home

Buying almost anything off CL is now a crap shoot if you come back un harmed or not! A few years ago in Vegas my buddy replied to a post to buy a Macbook, went to the gated community to meet him. Called the number on the box and no answer so he called the cell # back and they guy said he would buzz him in. Some one opened the gate and he pulled in. As he pulled in he was met face to face with another car in front and the gate close behind him and the 2 men in the facing car that blocked his got out and met him with weapons drawn! They new he would have over $1000 on him because he was "buying" a Macbook so they robbed him.

CL has it that Terms of use prohibits sales of any type of firearm. But its those out there that are selling them on there that are either selling something possibly stolen, or willing to sell to anyone! And I would bet that most looking to buy off CL are NOT allowed by law to own one! So if you happen to see one posted just flag it!

[221 Fireball]

This is exactly why I feel at ease with TGO. There's a profile for each member, with feedback from people who've actually made transactions with the individual. Every FTF I've made in TGO has been a good experience. I don't, and won't do Craigs List.

[Howler]

I try and meet in open parking lots as well. Meeting anyone from the net for the first time will put you on edge. Back in 2006, while on a Land Between the Lakes coyote hunt, I shared a cabin with some fellow coyote hunters I met online. You want to talk about sleeping with one eye open. I had a fear of waking up with my undies on backward.

[willis68]

I have done many deals with the folks here on TGO, I would never deal with anyone on Craigslist or any other forum besides here when it comes to firearms. I always pack and am ready when I do any transaction and expect that everyone on here does as well. You can never be too careful when dealing with strangers

[Metalhead]

This is why I don't use Craigslist. Too iffy on wether or not that good deal your getting is really a trap. Call me paranoid.

[Links2k]

I always liked to meet in the Bass Pro parking lot. They used to have a mobile cop camera there. I always carry, but I figure if the buyer/ seller is not legit they aren't going to be too fond of conducting business while possibly being recorded.

I know that this method is not for everyone ( privacy issues and all), but the buyer/seller always understood my logic and never had problems with it.

What I always laugh about is you have two paranoid armed guys conducting a transaction with their heads on a swivel attempting to be cordial, but being prepared to shoot if things get ugly. After That first meeting I always wonder if the other guy thinks that I was as squirrelly as I thought he was.

[monkeylizard]

It makes me truly appreciate what David and his team of Moderators has done here with the Trading Post. I only deal with TGOers with positive feedback from other TGOers whose names I recognize as reputable members (Dolomite, Fallguy, OhShoot, etc.).

Edited September 23, 2012 by monkeylizard

[Steelharp]

What I always laugh about is you have two paranoid armed guys conducting a transaction with their heads on a swivel attempting to be cordial, but being prepared to shoot if things get ugly. After That first meeting I always wonder if the other guy thinks that I was as squirrelly as I thought he was.

What movie is that?

[dralarms]

I've done a bunch of deals here and luckily we have a bunch of good folks on here.

Edited September 23, 2012 by dralarms

[Guest rebeldrummer]

It actually was not CL....it was Armslist.

Kind of brings it closer to home now. I used AL before I knew about this site.

All the more reason NOT to anymore however.

Yet another reason to stick with TGO

I just found this

http://www.armslist.com/posts/576928/nashville-tennessee-rifles-for-sale--urgent----please-read-everyone-#linkbuilder

And this

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201209221906/NEWS03/120922027&nclick_check=1

[dieewigeteufel]

Sad that this happened. It could have been anyone. I've met with three people so far from TGO and luckily I've had no problems at all. I hope this incident doesn't give someone ammo to pass some stupid law.

[monkeylizard]

From now on, it's TGO, or via FFLs.

[Links2k]

From now on, it's TGO, or via FFLs.

That's the only way to go.

[TGO David]

Just remember, folks, it theoretically could happen here as well. ALWAYS...

1. Check feedback and see if the member has any dealings to his/her credit yet. Gauge and plan your actions accordingly.
   
2. Meet in a very public place, in daylight if possible, at a police station parking lot if possible.
   
3. Let someone know where you're going, who you are supposed to be meeting, and when you'll be back.
   
4. Go armed and be ready for anything. Take backup with you if possible.
   

[Guest Brian Manookian]

I actually gave an interview on this event to WSMV at the Nashville Armory this morning. A snippet of it aired at 5, and could possibly replay at 10. The reporter asked me why anyone would want to sell their gun online. I pointed out that, much like car sales, individuals can often get a better price selling to a third party as opposed to taking it into a dealer or reseller that must ultimately turn a profit on the transaction.

I echoed almost exactly the comments in this thread, including David's suggestion about meeting in a police station parking lot. Tragic event. I'm going to discuss with my co-owner and GM but I personally would love to put a process in place where members who felt uncomfortable consummating a sale in a parking lot can use us and/or our facility at no charge. It would also give potential buyers a chance to test the gun out on site.

Edited September 23, 2012 by Brian Manookian

[TGO David]

That would be an excellent means of facilitating person to person sales!

[Erik88]

I wonder if the guy was a member here. We may never know.

[BryanP]

I've bought and sold various things on Craigslist and TGO with no problems. As already mentioned, the key is to meet in well lit, public areas. I absolutely will not meet up with someone after dark.

[Sam1]

I would never sell anything on CL personally. With forums it's a bit different like David said, there are means to validate claims of the person to an extent.

They should have these guys captured by Friday at the latest... It never ceases to amaze how dumb people are with technology, and what they think will keep them from getting caught.

Edited September 24, 2012 by Sam1