How does gun trading work at gun stores and gun shows?

I have a few pistols that are in excellent condition and would like to maybe trade them for guns at gun shows or gun stores. How does gun trading work? How does a typical gun trading deal go down? Thanks!

Public Comments

1. Most gun shows there is little if any federal paperwork to contend with, whereas at gun dealers most carry an ffl, and all transactions are supposed to be recorded, and federal papers filled out along with back round checks for sales.
2. If you're buying from a dealer who has a booth at a gun show, he still has to process it as if he were at his regular store location. That includes the BATFE Form 4473 and the NICS check. If you're trading with a private party, there may not be any paperwork, unless your state requires it. Either way, you go to the show, see something you like, and make an offer. If the seller likes your terms, you have a deal.
3. Depends on how well you know your local dealer...it could cost you. My will help me sell my guns in his shop for 15% of the sale. Using a FFL dealer will save you lot of issues later down the road ensure one of you gun was used in a crime.
4. What State?
5. when you trade your gun for a new one from a dealer, its like you giving him your gun for free. You will usually loose in a trade. Best to sell your guns first to a private individual, then take the cash and buy what you want...it takes a little more time and effort, but it is usually the only way to get a fair price for what you are selling...
6. Get to know the person whom you will trade your guns to and when you've come to agree both sides, then you can say you have a good trading made. Otherwise, be very cautious. The guys from this website can be asked questions about trade in guns too: