2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Buying Gun/Straw Purchase

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Expert: - 2/28/2009


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QUESTION: My husband and I are in the market for a handgun. Well we found one we wanted but he was denied for whatever reason but I still want a gun. The dealer wouldnt sell me one stating that it would be a straw purchase. Does this mean I cant buy a gun for myself because he was denied?

ANSWER: Hi Tammy,

A straw purchase is when an eligible person attempts to buy a gun for an ineligible person. That is why the dealer would not sell you one.

Go to another dealer by yourself, and buy a gun.

Dan

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QUESTION: Curious, why would I have to go by myself? I need my husbands guidance to choose the right gun. Secondly, when asked if I could just buy it in my name he said no not today, does that mean I need to wait a certain amount of time before I try to buy one?

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Tammy,

Ok so take your husband with you, but you have to tell the dealer that you want to buy the gun and your hubby is there for guidance.

If your record is clear you should not have to wait.  

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Dan Haynes

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I will answer questions on the 2nd amendment from both historical and present day applications. I will answer questions on the right to keep and bear arms and the significance of this right. I will not answer questions that require legal interpretation or those that are outside of my areas of expertise.

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I have studied the 2nd amendment from a historical view. I have certified as an NRA Range Safety Officer. I am a Federal Firearms License holder, and have a CCW permit. Since 2004, I operated my own gunsmithing shop and offer custom pistolsmithing services. I have served a 4 year term as an elected offical on the Montrose Colorado City Council, becoming Mayor in my 4th year. I am well versed on the US Constitution and firearm laws.

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NRA, NAHC, M1 Garand Collectors Association

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Smith & Wesson Club 1852 fall 2007 issue.

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NRA hunter safety course, NRA Range Safety Officer training, Colorado CCW permit holder, Federal Firearm Licensee, professional pistolsmith.

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