How To Gift Someone A Gun
How To Gift Someone A Gun - It's that time of year again. As a preacher of the faith, I will occasionally give away a gun. It can be a bit of a hassle. At a minimum, you must consider how you acquired the firearm, how you carry it, and the recipient's legal status.
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How To Gift Someone A Gun
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, a lobby for gun manufacturers and dealers, raised the issue before Thanksgiving. "The first question you should ask is whether your intended recipient can legally possess a firearm where they live," NSSF spokesman Bill Brassard wrote. The answer may be difficult to understand, but it will prevent the recipient (and you) from a potentially punitive gift exchange.
The NSSF article points to the ATF site as a reference. Although the ATF site is not the most user-friendly, it is authoritative. ATF's Firearms Transfer FAQ page is also helpful. Let's assume that the person you want to give the gun to can legally own a gun.
Check it out from the list. The following question seems to trouble many people. Can you legally obtain a gun that you want to give away right away? Of course! But there's an oddly specific question on ATF Form 4473 that you must answer if you're buying a gift from an FFL.
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The answer to this question, of course, must be "yes". If not, you're not buying a gun. "Are you the actual recipient/purchaser of the firearm listed on this form?" Language is restricted, and while this solves problems (mostly related to buying straws), it also creates problems.
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As a review writer, I have filled out over 50 of these forms this year. I don't buy weapons. I am not a real customer. I can't keep them. I take responsibility for the gun, I take possession of it, but the gun stays on the manufacturer's books.
However, the weapon is (temporarily) transferred to me, so I'm covered. I pay my fees. My FFL runs the paperwork through the system. I agree, etc. If you are giving away firearms, you are still the actual buyer. You are clean there. This is different from a straw purchase, where you are also the actual buyer (or the legal buyer, who then resells the gun to someone who can't buy it).
That's why the ATF added additional language to the warning about "acquiring firearm(s) on behalf of another person. Form 4473 is clear about straw purchases. You cannot acquire a firearm "on behalf of" another person. Is there a good gift for a Boy Scout? (
But There’s More To The Equation
Photo: Ruger) It also seems to prevent buying a gun you intend to give away. If you go to a gun store, find the perfect Ruger 10/22 for your nephew who just earned his Eagle Scout rank, and for Buy it, are you getting a firearm for another person? That. But maybe not "on behalf of" the other person. Behalf implies that you are representing someone else. For a straw purchase, you are replacing someone. You are a first-time buyer.
but you have no intention of owning a gun. Your intention is to act as an agent. It is this intention that is important in the straw buying process. In the case of gifts, the intention is much less questionable. You are the true customer. You are, in a way, the other.
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Buying a gun for a person, but not because they can't legally own a gun. The surest way to deal with a gun delivery issue is to call in the services of an FFL. Some states even require it. Let the FFL handle the paperwork and background checks can keep everyone involved clean.
And it's a great opportunity to hit up an old brick-and-mortar store and introduce complete beginners to some of the wonders of gun culture. Brassard's post makes another perfect point. “Remember, you can never directly transfer a firearm to another person who is a resident of another state.
Getting Them The Gift
In this case, you must transfer the firearm through an authorized dealer in the country where the gift recipient lives." Traveling with this firearm can be a bit tricky. Know the laws where you're going. Interstate travel is sometimes very easy, Especially in states that respect each other's concealed carry permits. Lock unloaded weapons, lock them in sturdy cases, separate them from ammunition and hide them in holds, etc. If you fly, rules and regulations for each individual airline.
Check. Shipping firearms can also be difficult. I can ship long guns to residents of my state from my local post office. If I mail a gun, I must use a common carrier (like UPS or FedEx) but not my post office. .Some FedEx and UPS locations will not ship firearms. My closest FedEx center is about two hours away. I have a UPS distribution center about half an hour away (which is only open two hours a day) and they will handle firearm shipments.
Familiarize yourself with the shipping rules and how to reference them, as your carriers may not know. After all is said and done, there is one more thing to consider. Once you buy a gun legally, carry it legally, and carry it properly, you need to think about education and safety.
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Gifting a gun will in most cases be the beginning of your responsibility to the new owner of the gun. Check out the NSSF blog post and see the resources NSSF offers. They have great ideas and a lot to share. Today we are looking at a new Taurus product: the Defender 856 TORO.
Getting Them The Gift
The TORO (Taurus Optics Ready Option) is advertised as the first optics ready revolver ever, and being a red dot and handgun lover, I had to give it a try. The lever action metallic silhouette is a fun and popular shooting game, and Winchester's Model 94 in .22 Winchester Magnum is a natural choice for this competition.
A relatively unknown brand, with a brand new platform, at an incredibly attractive price - it's GForce Arms with the LVR410. The Cascade is the first CVA centerfire rifle. We took one in .350 Legend and took it for a spin in the hills of Colorado.
Stay connected. Get Guns.com Deals & News!! By signing up, you agree to the Guns.com Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 ©2023 Guns.com. All rights reserved With Christmas just days away, many gun-carrying Americans may be wondering how to legally give a gun as a gift.
Because a gun is a weapon, giving a gun as a gift can cause a legal problem or two. But it is not impossible. Although gun laws vary from state to state, there are some general guidelines to keep in mind. So before you embrace the spirit of giving this holiday season, consider these five questions: If you're worried about violating state or federal gun laws, remember: There are always video game guns.