Legal question.

[ru44mag]

My wife is actually ready to buy her first firearm in her name. She has a Sig P238 and a Taurus 85. But I bought those years ago when laws were different. I'm buying off Bud's online from my account. Does it matter that my name is on that account? When we pick it up from the FFL she will fill out the paperwork.

 

[WebSnyper]

My wife is actually ready to buy her first firearm in her name. She has a Sig P238 and a Taurus 85. But I bought those years ago when laws were different. I'm buying off Bud's online from my account. Does it matter that my name is on that account? When we pick it up from the FFL she will fill out the paperwork.

I believe the purchaser needs to fill out the paperwork.

 

[Magyars]

I've run in to this in the reverse.
I used my wife's account to purchase a firearm.
When it arr8ved at the LGS, it came in her name and she had to do the paperwork

 

[NHT3]

If I'm not mistaken it's perfectly acceptable and legal to give it to your wife as a gift.

 

[ru44mag]

I was afraid of that. So if she would carry a firearm that is in my name, is that a legal issue?

 

[ru44mag]

If I'm not mistaken it's perfectly acceptable and legal to give it to your wife as a gift.

That's the way it used to be, but I was thinking that might have changed.

 

[WebSnyper]

I was afraid of that. So if she would carry a firearm that is in my name, is that a legal issue?

It's not in anyone's name. There is no registration in Indiana and the transfer is not a registration.

 

[ru44mag]

I guess I was getting confused buy that new law that says all sales must go through an FFL

 

[d.kaufman]

I guess I was getting confused buy that new law that says all sales must go through an FFL

What new law are you talking about?

 

[Cameramonkey]

If I'm not mistaken it's perfectly acceptable and legal to give it to your wife as a gift.

You are not mistaken.

One may gift a gun to someone as long as they are a proper person and it is an actual gift; e.g. you did not use their money to buy it. THEN it would be a straw purchase.

But if its your money and you want to gift it to her, perfectly legal.

 

[Cameramonkey]

What new law are you talking about?

A law that is only being discussed. Not law yet. More ATF shenanigans.

 

[d.kaufman]

A law that is only being discussed. Not law yet. More ATF shenanigans.

I know this.

 

[Mgderf]

I was afraid of that. So if she would carry a firearm that is in my name, is that a legal issue?

The license say, "any handgun legally possessed."
As long as you're o.k. with her possessing it, it is legal for her to carry.
That supposes of course that she is not otherwise prohibited...
Now you don't even need a license.
I am not a lawyer...

 

[ru44mag]

What new law are you talking about?

I thought there was a law that passed a couple of years ago. I did a search. I guess it did not pass...or maybe I was dreaming. LOL

 

[ru44mag]

Thanks for all the info. Buying now.

 

[04FXSTS]

I thought there was a law that passed a couple of years ago. I did a search. I guess it did not pass...or maybe I was dreaming. LOL

You might be thinking of illinois, I believe there all face to face transfers have to recorded. A transfer must either go through an FFL or you must fill out the transfer information then that must go to an FFL to be retained for 20 years. Jim.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

New law passed?

Can you re-state your question?

 

[ditcherman]

“They’re doing away with the lifetime permit!”

Or something like that.

 

[BJHay]

The way it works here is that I buy a gun and submit the NICS check in my name. I take possession and bring it home.

My wife will see it, and if she really likes it the gun may magically become her gun.
Simple.

 

[xwing]

As mentioned above, it is not a straw purchase if it is a bona fide gift. So it is perfectly legal for you to buy the gun on your account and then give it to her. But if you're purchasing it using your account, you will be the one who has to go the FFL and fill out the 4473. If your wife wants to have the true experience, she should just create her own Bud's Gun Shop account. (Takes all of 10 min.)