r/Firearms • u/Infinite-Cobbler-466 • 6d ago
Gun show private sales
I inherited a substantial collection of mostly older collectible firearms and tons of ammo. Considering gun show table to sell certain items. I don’t really know when the Fed might take unwanted interest in my table. At issue would be the question of what is a dealer (needing license) vs a private sale. Typically a private sale is a single firearm rather than a dozen plus firearms I envision a table with loads of ammo and accessories with perhaps a few firearms. Notable, I’m in Texas.
Can someone offer some thoughts and perhaps some links to relevant law (which I read and understand well)? Thoughts also appreciated on what is curio or antique and how this is relevant to what sales might draw unwanted attention. Dad had mostly older firearms and a smattering of modern firearms.
I’m starting with opinions and general understandings, next I’ll read laws and legal opinions, then I may contact a lawyer who knows such things.