maxfaxdude Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Does covering up machinegun serial numbers in pictures online make any sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Iannamico Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I guess it would make sense if someone was selling a gun known to be stolen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACMAN Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I don't get it either. Its not even done in magazine articles. For us Old people whom read magazines made out of paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_san Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Paranoia and herd mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsonlover Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I see no problem in covering up serial numbers and do it myself especially if you use your real name in the group. I personally don't want anyone to know what guns I own or the serial numbers to them. I heard on Facebook they are compiling a database of guns. My neighbors don't even know I have guns. I live in a state that has red flag laws and the last thing I want is to have someone fraudulently use those unconstitutional laws against me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APEXgunparts Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 A friend told me of his experience.He had posted a picture of an MG and another person used the serial number to claim it was his.A very, very obvious fraud!However, my friend still had to hire an attorney to defend his claim, and it cost him $$$Of course there are more details to that story, but you see the risk's of exposing the details and how it can cost you.Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Richard,One of them should have had a form 4. The person who didn't have the form should have been arrested.I can see where the law figures in this scenario but not a lawyer.Help me out.Jim C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoscoeTurner Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 When comes to the serial numbers on my firearms they are on a need to know basis and as far as I am concerned strangers on the internet do not have a need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I see no problem in covering up serial numbers and do it myself especially if you use your real name in the group. I personally don't want anyone to know what guns I own or the serial numbers to them. I heard on Facebook they are compiling a database of guns. My neighbors don't even know I have guns. I live in a state that has red flag laws and the last thing I want is to have someone fraudulently use those unconstitutional laws against me.If true that is another good reason, and there are hundreds, to stay off Facebook. Facebook is primarily a place for people to boast about what they have, where they have traveled, things they have done etc, true or made up. Anyone who would advertise the firearms they own on Facebook is a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APEXgunparts Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Richard,One of them should have had a form 4. The person who didn't have the form should have been arrested.I can see where the law figures in this scenario but not a lawyer.Help me out.Jim C The owner of the MG had the form 4.However, you can be accused/sued for anything, and so you retain a lawyer.Apparently the accuser in this case didn't even know that MG's are federally registered!It isn't my tale to tell, but I do follow the advice I received from the gent in question!That nonsense cost him time and money, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroleum 1 Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) I have been looking at some winchester WW2 shotguns lately and if the sn is not posted i only ask for the first 3 digits to figure out the mfg date. The seller is always comfortable providing that info. Edited November 10, 2020 by Petroleum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 I generally avoid it on NFA stuff if possible. Nothing good can come of ser. # out on the web, since there are more people than you can imagine collecting photos and data especially on stuff like MG's. If I'm selling something serial number specific on a title 1 gun I'd probably do it, but the number can be 90% of the value so there's no other option. I don's see a scenario where someone could claim ownership and drag me into court to gain possession of an NFA item. Obviously there must be some "domestic" issue in that story in order to gain knowledge of said item? I've seen partnerships go awry, but they were settled before any court sessions. I have a partner, but she's got half of a nice collection, so I try to keep that in mind when any disputes arise. Ending up in court and being awarded the butt stock of a Colt Thompson would seem to be a hollow victory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougStump Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Deleted on the advise of my attorney. Edited November 14, 2020 by DougStump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 So you know the person on the other end of the bogus transfer? Do you know where he lives? That can be an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inertord Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 Back in the day you could settle a dispute like that with a baseball bat 😐. I hope that it works out ok for you Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerD Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 I see no problem in covering up serial numbers and do it myself especially if you use your real name in the group. I personally don't want anyone to know what guns I own or the serial numbers to them. I heard on Facebook they are compiling a database of guns. My neighbors don't even know I have guns. I live in a state that has red flag laws and the last thing I want is to have someone fraudulently use those unconstitutional laws against me.I either heard or read the same thing about Facebook/Google or other civilian intelligence gathering big tech companies. I do not remember if this information was obtained through conversation or I read it. A photo posted from a cell phone has tracking information that anyone can access to get a location that is within about 2 blocks of the photos origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougStump Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Deleted on the advise of my attorney. Edited November 14, 2020 by DougStump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 (edited) I wouldn't share my serial #'s.. I would just photoshop it out. Edited November 26, 2020 by Ryo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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