If he doesn't want to bring a parent along to do the transaction, its probably cuz he's doing it behind their backs, in which case I probably would do business with him, altogether aside from whether or not its ethical to sell a potentially lethal toy gun to a minor. It shouldn't be a big deal for a parent to be present, especially if he already owns a gun. That's how I see it.
PS: I am 18+, I just don't feel like tracking someone down to verify me when I'll probs never use the classifieds anyways
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