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Guns on Craigslist

edro

Lifer
Why do Gun listings get flagged and removed within 5min. of posting?

I have seen numerous gun postings, but every time I click on them, they are already flagged and gone.

Are there really that many scared house wives sitting at home with nothing better to do?
 
Partial list of items for sale and services the advertisement of which is not permitted on craigslist:

* Obscene material or child pornography.
* Offer or solicitation of illegal prostitution.
* Weapons and related items, including but not limited to firearms, disguised, undetectable or switchblade knives, martial arts weapons, scopes, silencers, ammunition, ammunition magazines, BB guns, tear gas or stun guns.
* Items issued to United States Armed Forces that have not been disposed of in accordance with Department of Defense demilitarization policies.
* Fireworks, including but not limited to "safe and sane" fireworks or any destructive devices or explosives.
* Controlled substances or illegal drugs, substances and items used to manufacture controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.
* Alcohol or tobacco products.
* Prescription drugs and medical devices, including but not limited to prescription or contact lenses, defibrillators, hypodermic needles or hearing aids.
* Nonprescription drugs that make false or misleading treatment claims or treatment claims that require FDA approval.
* Blood, bodily fluids or body parts.
* Household pets of any kind including but not limited to dogs, cats, primates, cage birds, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, fish. Re-homing with small adoption fee OK
* Pet animal parts, blood, or fluids - including but not limited to stud/breeding service
* Restricted or regulated plants and insects, including but not limited to noxious weeds, endangered plant species, or live insects or pests.
* Pesticides or hazardous substances, or items containing hazardous substances including but not limited to contaminated toys, or art or craft material containing toxic substances without a warning label.
* Illegal telecommunications equipment, including but not limited to access cards, password sniffers, access card programmers and unloopers, or cable descramblers
* Stolen property, or property with serial number removed or altered.
* Burglary tools, including but not limited to lock-picks or motor vehicle master keys
* False identification cards, items with police insignia, citizenship documents, or birth certificates.
* Counterfeit currency, coins and stamps, tickets, as well as equipment designed to make them.
* Counterfeit, replica, or knock-off brand name goods.
* Material that infringes copyright, including but not limited to software or other digital goods you are not authorized to sell, warez, bootlegs (without consent of the band).
* Airline tickets that restrict transfer, and tickets of any kind which you are not authorized to sell.
* Coupons or gift cards that restrict transfer, and coupons or gift cards which you are not authorized to sell.
* Gambling items, including but not limited to lottery tickets, sports trading card 'grab bags', raffle tickets, sweepstakes entries or slot machines.
* Used or rebuilt batteries, or batteries containing mercury.
* Used bedding and clothing, unless sanitized in accordance with law.
* Non-packaged food items or adulterated food.
* Bulk email or mailing lists that contain names, addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identifying information
 
Originally posted by: Deeko
I'm no expert, but I would think that's illegal.

There is nothing illegal about one person selling a gun to another. It is against Craigslist posting rules though.
 
I am more interested in knowing how they get flagged.
How many flags are needed for it to be removed?
Does Craigslist have an automatic flagging system that scans for keywords?
 
Originally posted by: edro
I am more interested in knowing how they get flagged.
How many flags are needed for it to be removed?
Does Craigslist have an automatic flagging system that scans for keywords?

Yep. You'd wonder why they aren't just prohibited from posting in the first place.
 
Took me 2 clicks when I wanted to sell some ammo to figure out it was against their rules. I respected their rules and posted my ad on a gun forum.
 
Originally posted by: Specop 007
Originally posted by: Deeko
I'm no expert, but I would think that's illegal.

Thats for damn sure!

This kind of attitude is not conducive towards learning.

This is the problem with the pro gun crowd. They're arrogant pricks.
 
Originally posted by: Deeko
Originally posted by: Specop 007
Originally posted by: Deeko
I'm no expert, but I would think that's illegal.

Thats for damn sure!

This kind of attitude is not conducive towards learning.

This is the problem with the pro gun crowd. They're arrogant pricks.

stop generalizing. it makes you look just as much of an arrogant prick.
 
Originally posted by: hx009
Originally posted by: Deeko
I'm no expert, but I would think that's illegal.

There is nothing illegal about one person selling a gun to another. It is against Craigslist posting rules though.

This. You can sell a gun private party but you must do it through a broker and fill out all the appropriate forms and apply for the background check. I know, I've done it before. It is no different than buying a new gun through a dealer.
 
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: edro
I am more interested in knowing how they get flagged.
How many flags are needed for it to be removed?
Does Craigslist have an automatic flagging system that scans for keywords?

Yep. You'd wonder why they aren't just prohibited from posting in the first place.

Liability most likely. Say someone sells a gun to a felon over CL, it's conceivable that a jury would find CL some % at fault.
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: hx009
Originally posted by: Deeko
I'm no expert, but I would think that's illegal.

There is nothing illegal about one person selling a gun to another. It is against Craigslist posting rules though.

This. You can sell a gun private party but you must do it through a broker and fill out all the appropriate forms and apply for the background check. I know, I've done it before. It is no different than buying a new gun through a dealer.

But it is illegal to sell a gun the "Craigslist" way ... ie, meet at a predetermined location, exchange money and goods, leave.
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: hx009
Originally posted by: Deeko
I'm no expert, but I would think that's illegal.

There is nothing illegal about one person selling a gun to another. It is against Craigslist posting rules though.

This. You can sell a gun private party but you must do it through a broker and fill out all the appropriate forms and apply for the background check. I know, I've done it before. It is no different than buying a new gun through a dealer.

depends on state and type of firearm. In PA, you can sell a rifle to another person face to face without any paperwork. handguns require an 01 ffl holder
 
Originally posted by: chuckywang
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: hx009
Originally posted by: Deeko
I'm no expert, but I would think that's illegal.

There is nothing illegal about one person selling a gun to another. It is against Craigslist posting rules though.

This. You can sell a gun private party but you must do it through a broker and fill out all the appropriate forms and apply for the background check. I know, I've done it before. It is no different than buying a new gun through a dealer.

But it is illegal to sell a gun the "Craigslist" way ... ie, meet at a predetermined location, exchange money and goods, leave.

Not where I live. I can sell via classified ad in the newspaper, the bulletin board at the local grocery store, on various radio call-in FS/T shows, et cetera. No paperwork required for a private party to sell to another, as long as they are a resident of the State or are military and stationed here, and are not a felon and such.

Just because a person can do it where I live without the paperwork and check doesn't mean you necessarily want to, though. If nothing else you might want to write up a CYA form, though I am willing to give more leeway to the folks serving in our armed forces. 🙂

That reminds me, I need to put my H&K USP-40 up on the FS/T forum for the local military bases.
 
also, i'm a Dem who grew up around guns & hunting and have 0 problem with them for hunting/sport... i think handguns, which have few hunting purposes, should be more closely controlled.
 
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: edro
I am more interested in knowing how they get flagged.
How many flags are needed for it to be removed?
Does Craigslist have an automatic flagging system that scans for keywords?

Yep. You'd wonder why they aren't just prohibited from posting in the first place.

readers flag them as they find them. not sure how many it takes though.
 
Originally posted by: pontifex
Originally posted by: Deeko
Originally posted by: Specop 007
Originally posted by: Deeko
I'm no expert, but I would think that's illegal.

Thats for damn sure!

This kind of attitude is not conducive towards learning.

This is the problem with the pro gun crowd. They're arrogant pricks.

stop generalizing. it makes you look just as much of an arrogant prick.

😕
 
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: pontifex
Originally posted by: Deeko
Originally posted by: Specop 007
Originally posted by: Deeko
I'm no expert, but I would think that's illegal.

Thats for damn sure!

This kind of attitude is not conducive towards learning.

This is the problem with the pro gun crowd. They're arrogant pricks.

stop generalizing. it makes you look just as much of an arrogant prick.

😕

😕
 
Originally posted by: Boo Boo
bitter liberals and democrats who love the new socialist presidency

you know absolutely nothing about socialism. back to P&N with ye.

The mere suggestion that the US is or will be a socialist state is a shameful insult to the 100s of millions of people who have been killed and starved under such regimes.

what are you, 12?
 
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