There was a guy from NY trying to purchase a lower here in FL and the shop owner explained he could only do a transfer to an FFL in NY. The guy tried to argue but ultimately just left. About 5 minutes later a woman that had to have been about 80 came in and asked to purchase the exact same lower. The shop owner looked at her and said “tell your son the answer is still no.” It was one of the more comical attempts at a straw purchase I’ve seen.
"Are you the actual transferee/buyer....?"
In that context "on behalf of" means "as a representative of" or "acting in the stead of" that person. When I buy a gift, any gift, I am not acting as someone's representative or acting in their stead.
I never pay that much. I wait until they're $2.99/lb for baby backs at Kroger.
$5.99/lb for back ribs is highway robbery!
I know you are right and I agree completely. But if the ATF disagrees (and they are a disagreeable bunch) it can still get expensive to prove you are right.
I don't think so. I think we've been down this road before, and while I can't quote them, I think gifts are specifically covered in ATF regulations.
But it still says they average less than $20....
True dat. I still wouldn't pay it though. I'm a cheap bastard.
The last baby back ribs I bought (Strack and Van Til) were $16-$18 per rack. I don't remember the per pound.I never pay that much. I wait until they're $2.99/lb for baby backs at Kroger.
That's probably around $5.99/lb like the links that ancjr posted. But you make the big bucks...
I know the ATF suggests that instead of buying a gun for gift, you give a gift certificate/card so that there are no straw purchaser issues that can be raised. I'm not sure that they claim gifting in and of itself is illegal. In fact, their website has a Q and A that specifically says that firearms and ammo can be gifted to minors.
I never pay that much. I wait until they're $2.99/lb for baby backs at Kroger.
I am in a little different situation. I'm getting older and it is time to sell off some or most of my collection. ATF documents specifically say you can sell your collection but they also specifically say you cannot be doing business with a C&R license. I spoke to two different ATF agents and they admitted some agents are more "enthusiastic" about accusing one of doing business when selling your collection. They don't like it if you are buying guns at the same time you are selling guns. So I have been intentionally avoiding buying guns lately. I have only bought one Colt Officers Model Match revolver in the last year. So I think I am safe to start selling but you really never know if some over-active agent will accuse you of anything. Just because their documents say something doesn't make it very comforting.
