WA: private long gun sale to an "underage" person?

[Buckskinner]

Washington State, rifle, private sale, under 18.

I can't find any reference to the law with regards to a private sale of long guns to a 17 year old.

I find many references to the "possession" by individuals under 18, but not "purchase".

Is it legal to sell a long gun to a 17 year old in a private sale?

Or is it legal to sell it to their "guardian", knowing it is meant for the 17 year old? I know this would be considered a straw man sale if done through an FFL.

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

 

[TexasRifleman]

I'm not sure a parent or legal guardian purchasing a firearm for use by a minor is a straw purchase. Can't really see how it would be, but I'm not a lawyer.

 

[NavyLCDR]

It's against Revised Code of Washington 9.41.080 and 9.41.040(2)(a)(iii)

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41

BTW, it's a class C felony.

It is perfectly legal to sell to their guardian. What their guardian does with the firearm after that is not your business. Straw purchase only applies to obtaining firearms from dealers.

 

[Buckskinner]

Thanks LT.
Felony is no Pinchi Bueno.