Another reason to clarify what an inspection period means between the buyer and seller up front if there is any question. Because every seller could also interpret it differently or allow more than others would. There have been many examples over the years of underhanded and mirky return policies from some sellers.
I personally would interpret it like Mark does. Once it is delivered to the FFL, the buyer has 3 days. But… this can get blurry because what about time of delivery, late in the day. Is that day ONE or the next. And what about open hours of the ffl? If they are closed for 2 days after receipt, then the buyer cannot even look at it until the 3rd day. A whole host of situations can muddy it up. And then if the gun is rejected, how quickly does the ffl have to send the gun back to the seller??? These are all points that a seller can be more flexible on or not flexible. The degree of which depends on their own past experiences and also their desire to be “rid” of the gun and to close the deal.
I have never personally had a gun that I sold returned to me, that I can remember at least, I try to make sure that my description and photos of the gun leaves no possibility of that happening. But, IF that were to happen, I would personally like to think that the 3 day inspection period could likely turn into 4 or 5 days just given logistics. And communication with the FFL would be part of it to ensure that no NICS check or transfer was actually done. And I would stipulate that I must receive the gun back in my hands within a reasonable time (I would say a week), from the time that I am told that the gun is being rejected. This would of course have to allow for the FFL to pack it back up
and get it shipped as well as transit time.
And yes, a NICS check being done, to most people, would mean that you are taking ownership and accepting the gun.
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