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The
penalty for purchasing a firearm for someone who
isn't eligible is 10 years in jail.
WARNING!!!
We will report anyone
we suspect is violating Federal Firearm laws to
include a “Straw Purchase“ of a firearm. Straw
purchasing is defined as lying on the ATF form
about the identity of the actual buyer of the
firearm. This is a felony punishable by 10 years
in prison and up to a $250,000 fine. |
Be
aware that federal law restricts the sale of firearms to
citizens over age 18 (21 for pistols and revolvers) who pass
an instant background check with local law enforcement at
the point of sale conducted by the dealer. Many other
federal, state and local restrictions also apply to the
sale, ownership, use and storage of firearms.
In general, you may not purchase a
firearm if you are a minor, a convicted felon, a fugitive
from justice, a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of
domestic violence, under a domestic restraining order, are
addicted to drugs or a habitual drug user, have been
dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces, are not a
citizen of the United States or have ever renounced your
citizenship. Many states impose additional restrictions and
qualifications upon prospective firearms purchasers. Over
20,000 firearms laws are presently in effect across the
nation. Please contact your local law enforcement for
further details, or you may go to the
BATF Website and request their current publication,
"State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms."
While firearms may be purchased as
gifts for legally qualified individuals, it is a serious
federal offense to attempt to purchase a firearm for an
unqualified individual who is not permitted by law to own a
firearm.
If
you are not qualified to own a firearm, or you are not
willing to meet the responsibilities of their ownership,
handling, and storage, we urge you not to attempt to
purchase a firearm. |
