[idknuthin]

I recently tried to pawn some guns for my mother, who is 72 and was need of some quick cash. An old friend is the manager of a pawn shop and ran my name though the data base to see if I could get the guns back if pawned, because I had a prior conviction of class d felony due to DWI's, and didn't want me to lose the guns. I was denied..... I received a call from the ATF, saying I wasn't in trouble but they needed me to sign some papers. I'm freaked out, I have changed my life completely from the past. Does anyone know what consequences await me?

[rockinqsranch]

Just joined to post this eh?

[ClearCase_guy]

I don't know how the ATF works, but I believe that phone calls from the IRS are never phone calls from the IRS, because the IRS doesn't make phone calls. The IRS sends letters.

I'm be slightly surprised if the ATF makes phone calls and harasses people. But maybe they do.

[Balding_Eagle]

Does anyone know what consequences await me?

I'm afraid it's the ZOT!

[Mr. K]

If you are not supposed to have a gun, don’t have a gun. Can’t help you with that...

But you should not be in trouble for GOING TO THE STORE TO ASK A *THEORETICAL* QUESTION WITHOUT HAVING A GUN IN YOUR POSSESSION, that’s what happened- right?

It might be better to hire an attorney to go with you

[Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Verify that it is indeed the ATF calling you, and contact a lawyer. Beyond that, there isn’t really any advice anyone can give you over the internet.

[piytar]

If you are a troll (as many suscpect), kindly PIZZ OFF.

If you are not, seek legal counsel ASAP. When dancing with the feds, you do NOT rely on advice from a website, even Free Republic! Once you are on their radar, you need a professional on your side. And you need to pony up the cash necessary to have them do their job!!!

[Usagi_yo]

1. Your story sounds bogus. Lemme guess, you actually own the guns, but they’re in your moms name because you’re not allowed to own guns.

2. With no court order or proceedings, there is nothing you *have* to sign from any law enforcement agency.

[moovova]

Did you have the guns with you when you went to the pawn shop?

[GeronL]

the dungeon

[tumblindice]

Resistance is futile. Your Life as you know it, is over.
You are doomed. Doomed. Doooooooooooooooooomed!

[Ken H]

Get a lawyer pronto. End of discussion.

[jazusamo]

The conseguences are not good here at FR signing up just now to post this.

[JimBianchi11]

Step away from the keyboard and call a lawyer!!

[PistolPaknMama]

I don’t know why running your name through a database would prompt a call from the ATF. Besides, I think the ATF would knock on your door, not make a courtesy call. You’re not under arrest, so there’s nothing to sign. Get them to contact your lawyer or meet you at his/her office. My guess is you’ll never hear from them again. **GET A LAWYER** Don’t take advice on a website, even though we are generally above average in intelligence.

[OldSmaj]

I don't know nothin' about that ATF shit, but try the moose cheese on the way out.

Somebody will contact you about the beeber, later.

Just don't be stuned.

[21twelve]

G. Gordon Liddy I presume?

[gaijin]

Many will tell you to get a lawyer, but the law is a huge, amorphous glob, so I would get a lawyer who specializes in firearm-related law.

“You’re not in trouble —we simply need you to sign this here, completely unimportant document...”

Man, oh man, to MY ears that just sounds exactly like Set-Up City with 20 cherries on top.

[Kirkwood]

I can’t believe any manager of a pawn shop would ever suggest transfering a pawned gun to a convicted felon.

[tumblindice]

But there may still be hope for you, if you can answer these questions three:
What is your name?
What is your favorite color?
Does the Colt AR-15 come from the factory with staked bolt carrier key screws?

Otherwise, you remain doomed.
Tim

[EternalVigilance]

i d k nuthin about no guns. Any I once had were all lost in that horrible boating accident. 300 feet of water. Ain’t no way to get ‘em back.