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Thread: Straw Purchases
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November 16th, 2023, 06:09 PM #1Member
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Straw Purchases
I'm not quite what is considered a Straw purchase, and certainly don't won't to run afoul of the law. I know that buying a gun and giving/selling it to a prohibited person is illegal.
What I'm wondering is, if I buy a gun to give to another person that I can legally give a gun to, is that considered an illegal straw purchase?
For example. I had been considering buying a gun for my grandson for Christmas. He is over 21 and not a prohibited person. Since I am allowed to give him a gun directly without going thru a dealer, can I also buy a gun at a retailer and "gift" it to him without breaking any laws?
Thanks for any clarification.
Tommy
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November 16th, 2023, 07:05 PM #2
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IMO, that's not a straw purchase. That's a gift.
FJB
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November 16th, 2023, 07:06 PM #3
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They've recently added two poorly worded questions to the 4473. I would refer to the expert.
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November 16th, 2023, 07:19 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Straw Purchases
Easy non straw purchase:
1. Buy gun
2. Shoot gun
3. Dont like gun
4. Sell gun
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November 16th, 2023, 08:18 PM #5
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As far as I know a straw Purchase is when you purchase a firearms for a prohibited person.
Buying then gifting to a non-prohibited person should be fine. If it is that big of a deal take him tot he shop, have HIM fill out the paperwork and you just pay the bill.Jimmy cracked corn and HE didn't care! Why should I?
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November 16th, 2023, 08:22 PM #6Active Member
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Re: Straw Purchases
While waiting for GunLawyer ....
My local FFL told me clearly that buying a gun for another person is a straw purchase regardless of whether the eventual recipient can or cannot legally own a gun. That does not seem logical in my mind.
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November 16th, 2023, 08:39 PM #7
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I got a good question for you internet lawyers, is it legal for a friend to buy me a rifle/pistol at the show,
because I can't make it?FJB
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November 16th, 2023, 08:41 PM #8
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November 16th, 2023, 08:44 PM #9Grand Member
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Re: Straw Purchases
You know, you can avoid all this straw purchase nonsense by simply bringing your grand daughter to the gun store and having her fill out the forms.
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November 16th, 2023, 08:54 PM #10
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