For states that allow private sales, I really can't see any benefit to a Bill of Sale.
A BoS requires corroboration otherwise its just a piece of paper with scribbling. If the second party is a criminal, that's not a lot to rely on.
Another point is if I sign a BoS and the transaction is legit ... who cares?
If I give a BoS to a criminal, then I've given a bad man my name and other personal information along with knowledge that I have disposable income and at least one gun.
No thanks. I've passed on reasonable deals because a BoS was required.
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