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straw purchase question
joes
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Is it a straw purchase if I buy a rifle from one state through an FFL dealer (with all the necessary paper work and checks) and then transfer it to a parent in another state, also through an FFL dealer, again with all the proper paperwork and background checks? Does it matter if it is a gift or just a transfer?
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On the other topic, I also agree. I'd block this guy from any future bidding on my stuff based on his past performance.
If he is sending it to an FFL ,then it is the FFL'S responsability to get the proper paperwork "4473" filled out to the real buyer on that end. It does not matter who's account was used to bid on the gun. That would only matter if for some reason he was selling/sending it direct to the bidder. IMHO since he is sending it to a FFL with the future owners name on it, its legal
ive been wondering about this. ive got friend in PA that knows even less about computers then i do ( is that possible??) and has no interest in looking things up on here. but hes been wanting a semi auto 308 rifle if i can find a deal for him. if i bid on an auction and gave the seller all my friends info for the rifle to be sent to my friends ffl in Pa this would be legal?
I had someone buy a gun from me on the auction side. He has three "F" ratings in his recent history. He has not been truthful two times in our dealings to date. Now he is telling me he is buying the gun for a friend and put attn.......(friend's name) on the package ( I have requested an FFL and would never send without one and would only ship to the FFL). Is this a straw purchase? Thank you, Joe
The straw purchase would or would not occur at the receiving FFL's gun store and the act of committing the straw purchase would or would not occur at that point. At this point all you're doing is transferring the gun to a Type 01 FFL for subsequent sale.
It can be complicated, but it is entirely legal for Person A to purchase a firearm for Person B so long as certain conditions are met and so long as the person for whom the firearm is being purchased is not legally prohibited from purchasing the firearm themself. The problem you have for now is you have no way of knowing if the buyer is being truthful or deceitful. But to turn around what they say in financial markets (sort of) "past performance is an indication of future returns ...."
The guy doesn't have a good track record, I presume he didn't tell you he was buying for his pal (I would have mentioned it before bidding, it is different) and although not a straw purchase at this point, I'd kiss him goodbye and stop the deal. Who knows what future problems pop up in the deal - his "friend" doesn't like the gun and he wants his $$$ back?