Pawning a firearm

[VAFarmboy]

I have been out of work for a while and funds are getting tight. So can I pawn a handgun that I legally own in Maryland? If yes, where?

Thanks in advance

 

[Applehd]

A few more posts and you can put it in the classifieds... What make?
Check the Industry Partners Forum for pawn shops

 

[campns]

If you are willing to sell, put it up on the marketplace to sell. going to a pawn shop or gunshop will only yield you 20-30% of what it really may be worth.

Best of luck on getting secure work.

 

[Boonie Hat]

You can pawn any firearm that you legally own. Although in the case of a handgun, if you pawn and then buy it back, you will fill out a 4473 and require an HQL as well. Expect to make less than half of a return on sale as a pawn broker has to recoup costs and make a profit. Depending on where in Baltimore county you are, baltimores best pawn is a great shop to work with. They are an Industry Partner here on the forum and I pawned a shotgun through them last year.

 

[Threeband]

Just to repeat what Boonie Hat said, you will not be able to get it back without the HQL, the 77r, the 4473, and the 7 day wait.

Same thing goes if you put it on consignment then decide you want it back.

Think very carefully before you do either.

 

[BlackBart]

Sounds like a can of worms, sell it outright legally or hock something else.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Here is one more post to legitimately respond to.

50 coming up.

What are you selling and do you have pics?

If you really need funds, don't pawn it. Sell it outright and get what it's worth.

Best of luck finding work.

 

[Alphabrew]

Props to you for thinking about pawning your guns- not an easy decision I'm sure- rather that getting effed up on credit cards like the rest of this lazy-ass country. Debt is a tool that too many people are abusing (including our government).

 

[Mooseman]

You will lose a lot of money pawning. It is the oldest, yet most expensive, form of credit.

 

[Doctor_M]

Never an easy decision. Applaud you for taking care of the things that matter most. Best of luck in the job search. If you post a bit about your background, there may be some folks on the board who can help.

All of the best to you.

 

[hdatontodo]

So, what are you selling

 

[Casey]

yes do tell,
I have in the past bought from friends, or extended family when they were in a tough spot, and gave them first chance to buy it back at the same price , if and or when the could buy it back.. we all gotta stick together, we never know when or if we will need a kind helping hand

 

[tommy gunn]

I'm not sure about the HQL part. I was in need of some cash and I pawned a pistol pre oct. 1. I did not pick it up till about marchish cause of the HQL. I was told that msp said I didn't need it to get it out of pawn. Still don't have the HQL and have had the pistol back since march.

 

[hdatontodo]

I'm not sure about the HQL part. I was in need of some cash and I pawned a pistol pre oct. 1. I did not pick it up till about marchish cause of the HQL. I was told that msp said I didn't need it to get it out of pawn. Still don't have the HQL and have had the pistol back since march.

I called Baltimore's Best Pawn and asked. He said no HQL needed, just the Federal 4473

 

[tommy gunn]

Ya guess its cause you technically already own the pistol you don't need it. Your not buying a new pistol just getting yours back. But then again I could be way off too.

 

[jaybee]

four options as I see it

best return - research value, sell it yourself on the marketplace

less hassle, less return - pawn it or consign it to a gun shop

least hassle or it's less than in great shape/POS or it's damaged/parts - auction it with one of the local auction brokers, just check with them that they do handguns

or sell it to a relative/friend

 

[j_h_smith]

Maybe you can sell the firearm to a buddy with the condition that if you have the money to buy it back within a reasonable time frame. I have done that a few times in the past. Help a buddy if I can. I usually give them a time frame of 6 months for the buyback.

Maybe someone can help you!
Jim Smith

 

[VAFarmboy]

The firearm in question is a SIG Sauer Pro SP 2340 chambered for .40 S&W. At the moment I have no pictures. I have only fired 50 rounds from it.

 

[VAFarmboy]

Maybe you can sell the firearm to a buddy with the condition that if you have the money to buy it back within a reasonable time frame. I have done that a few times in the past. Help a buddy if I can. I usually give them a time frame of 6 months for the buyback.

Maybe someone can help you!
Jim Smith

That is a good idea,except I don't have friends like that.

 

[VAFarmboy]

So, what are you selling

SIG Sauer Pro SP 2340 chambered for .40 S&W.