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At a recent gun show, I saw a poster warning buyers about making "straw purchases." It was defined as "buying a gun in your name that is intended for someone else" - or something like that. The legal status of the third party was never mentioned - (felon, mental case, etc.)
What exactly is a straw purchase? How does it apply in these three scenarios?
1. I have a friend who is not prohibited by law from owning a firearm. I tell him I'm going to a gun show. He has other plans that day, but gives me $200 to pick up an SKS for him. I fill out the required paperwork for the FFL dealer at the show, and deliver the gun to my buddy the next day. Did I break a law?
2. I buy a firearm as a gift for the same buddy.
3. I buy a rifle as a gift for my buddy's son, who is under the age of 18 - OR - A pistol for his son that's under 21. This, of course, is with complete consent of the parent.
If this law has any common sense (which I doubt) to it, it only applies if you buy a gun knowing that the intended owner has a felony record, mental history, is an illegal alien, etc.
Could someone clear this up?
What exactly is a straw purchase? How does it apply in these three scenarios?
1. I have a friend who is not prohibited by law from owning a firearm. I tell him I'm going to a gun show. He has other plans that day, but gives me $200 to pick up an SKS for him. I fill out the required paperwork for the FFL dealer at the show, and deliver the gun to my buddy the next day. Did I break a law?
2. I buy a firearm as a gift for the same buddy.
3. I buy a rifle as a gift for my buddy's son, who is under the age of 18 - OR - A pistol for his son that's under 21. This, of course, is with complete consent of the parent.
If this law has any common sense (which I doubt) to it, it only applies if you buy a gun knowing that the intended owner has a felony record, mental history, is an illegal alien, etc.
Could someone clear this up?