11-02-2018, 03:45 AM
While every state law varies a bit, most of them allow for private sales and transfers without going through an FFL or getting a background check. In other words, its perfectly legal to buy a firearm and later sell it to your range buddy or give it as a gift to someone. However (as has been said), you can only do that if you honestly believe the person receiving said weapon has the ability to buy it on their own.
Where you may run afoul of the law is buying it all yourself, assembling it and giving it to your buddy. Under most circumstances, youd probably be fine. But youve now gone through Al Gores amazing internet and stated your intentions publicly. If the ATF gets a wild hair up its ass, you could have an uncomfortable interview in your future.
Talk to a 2A friendly lawyer in your area to be safe.
Where you may run afoul of the law is buying it all yourself, assembling it and giving it to your buddy. Under most circumstances, youd probably be fine. But youve now gone through Al Gores amazing internet and stated your intentions publicly. If the ATF gets a wild hair up its ass, you could have an uncomfortable interview in your future.
Talk to a 2A friendly lawyer in your area to be safe.