PennsyPlinker
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Greetings all
I live in PA, which you might assume from my screen moniker. My oldest daughter lives in FL. Her 21st birthday is approaching, and she has asked Daddy for a pistole. She does not have any specific preferences, although I have some definite ideas for her to try. I have a couple questions, and I would appreciate some knowledgeable feedback.
First, while she grew up shooting my various guns, she does not know a whole lot about the real inner workings of maintaining a firearm, and is not up on all the intricacies of different models, features, etc. I will be visiting her shortly and plan to do some shopping with her. Obviously, I am going to be doing most of the talking, and I will ultimately pay for the gun, although it will be hers and registered in her name. I suspect that she will write the check or hand over her card simply to make things a little easier for both of us and for all those who wring their hands about straw purchasers. How much do I need to worry about that becoming a hassle? We will both have plenty of ID with us, mine including my PA CCW permit.
Second, if I would decide to give her one of my existing guns, how much hassle is it going to be to get it into her hands? Part of the problem is that a) I am flying to FL and b) my visit is going to be a few weeks shy of her birthday.
I am not really worried about the legality of anything here, just trying to anticipate trouble or delay from those who don't know or don't care or don't want to be involved.
I may have other questions as this thread (hopefully) develops a bit.
Thanks.
I live in PA, which you might assume from my screen moniker. My oldest daughter lives in FL. Her 21st birthday is approaching, and she has asked Daddy for a pistole. She does not have any specific preferences, although I have some definite ideas for her to try. I have a couple questions, and I would appreciate some knowledgeable feedback.
First, while she grew up shooting my various guns, she does not know a whole lot about the real inner workings of maintaining a firearm, and is not up on all the intricacies of different models, features, etc. I will be visiting her shortly and plan to do some shopping with her. Obviously, I am going to be doing most of the talking, and I will ultimately pay for the gun, although it will be hers and registered in her name. I suspect that she will write the check or hand over her card simply to make things a little easier for both of us and for all those who wring their hands about straw purchasers. How much do I need to worry about that becoming a hassle? We will both have plenty of ID with us, mine including my PA CCW permit.
Second, if I would decide to give her one of my existing guns, how much hassle is it going to be to get it into her hands? Part of the problem is that a) I am flying to FL and b) my visit is going to be a few weeks shy of her birthday.
I am not really worried about the legality of anything here, just trying to anticipate trouble or delay from those who don't know or don't care or don't want to be involved.
I may have other questions as this thread (hopefully) develops a bit.
Thanks.