madkiwi
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In California only handguns that pass the Department of Justice safety test can be sold. FFLs can not even import used guns that are not on the list. However, there is a loophole. Private party sales are exempt.
New residents are allowed to bring whatever handguns they already own with them. If I asked someone who is moving to CA to buy a handgun, bring it with them when they move, and then buy it off them (complying with all state and federal laws), is that a "straw man" purchase?
California requires that all private party transfers must go through an FFL, so a Form 4473 would be filled out and I am not ineligible. My understanding of the "straw man" rules is that it is about someone buying a gun for someone else who is ineligible or unwilling to go through an FFL to buy a firearm.
The question on the form: "Are you the actual buyer of the firearm indicated on this form?" can be answered Yes quite truthfully, because that person will be the owner.
Opinions?
New residents are allowed to bring whatever handguns they already own with them. If I asked someone who is moving to CA to buy a handgun, bring it with them when they move, and then buy it off them (complying with all state and federal laws), is that a "straw man" purchase?
California requires that all private party transfers must go through an FFL, so a Form 4473 would be filled out and I am not ineligible. My understanding of the "straw man" rules is that it is about someone buying a gun for someone else who is ineligible or unwilling to go through an FFL to buy a firearm.
The question on the form: "Are you the actual buyer of the firearm indicated on this form?" can be answered Yes quite truthfully, because that person will be the owner.
Opinions?