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Gun as a Present???

Posted by karenfe (My Page) on
Tue, Oct 6, 09 at 8:18

I figure this is as good of a place as any to ask my very ignorant question. I thought my DH would like a gun for Christmas - something for target practice; a rifle. Is it even possible to buy a gun as a gift? I'm thinking background checks and lots of paperwork is involved, but I'm not sure.

Thanks!


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RE: Gun as a Present???

Yes, it is legal to "gift" a firearm as long as the person that is receiving it is legally allowed to own a firearm
in accordance with State/Federal laws.

Simply put, if they are capable of walking in a buying the firearm their self, then it is legal to "gift" that person a firearm.

If the person you are gifting the firearm to is not allowed by law to own a firearm, then it would be called a "straw purchase" and would be ILLEGAL.


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