What should I look for when buying a spear gun?

Question

Theres a popular pawnbroker downtown and I want to buy one from there, but don't want to buy a dud. I'm also looking to buy a wooden one with elastic (not a pressurised one).

Answer 1

make sure its not old or broken if the gun is broken Don't buy it?

Answer 2

look at www.deepsix.com they have anon linee store. if buying a used one you might want to have it checked out buy a professional.