Why Don't Lie

Buying a gun for someone who is prohibited by law from possessing one

or for someone who does not want his or her name associated with the

transaction is a "straw purchase."

An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.

• An illegal firearm purchase can bring a felony conviction
• sentence of ten years in jail and a fine of up to $250,000.
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• Buying a gun for someone who can't can cost you
• your good name and land you in big trouble.