Its legal, you just have to transfer it to them:
PURCHASING A GUN AS A GIFT
When you purchase a firearm, the state considers you to be the owner of that firearm until you transfer it to the intended person. Whenever you visit the gun shop to make a purchase, you will fill out an ATF Form 4473. This form is the standard way to record the transaction.
This form will ask if you are the actual buyer of the firearm. If the recipient of the gift can legally purchase and own a gun, lives in the same state as you and doesn't know that you are making a purchase for them, you can technically purchase a firearm for them as a "gift."
If you are unsure if they fit this mold, talk with the gun shop owner about the situation. They can help you determine if the gift purchase will work with state and federal standards.
Never purchase a firearm for someone you have reasonable cause to believe can't legally own a gun. These individuals include but aren't limited to:
- Those who have been convicted of a felony
- Those who are considered fugitives of the state or country
- Those who have been diagnosed with mental illness
- Those who are addicted to drugs
A purchase for someone who can't legally own a firearm is known as a "
straw purchase." A straw purchase is considered a federal felony and is punishable with fines or jail time.
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