A straw purchase is EXACTLY DEFINED as one person buying a gun for another person.HKUSP45C wrote:No, Nitrogen, it isn't even a "pretend technically" straw purchase.
A straw purchase is not defined as one person buying a gun for another person. That is perfectly legal (federally, local laws may differ) in just about every circumstance.
A straw purchase occurs when a person buys a gun for someone whom they know is denied possession or purchase by law. I doubt anyone on the Phoenix Police Department fits that description.
A straw purchase is defined as where the buyer conducting the transaction is not the "actual purchaser", but is acting as a proxy for another person.
So if I give you $700 to buy a pistol for me, you're not committing a felony? Many bloodthirsty officers at the BATFE will be very happy to show you just how wrong you are.
I Invite you to point out the section on the 4473 where it says a proxy purchase is OK as long as the person is legally allowed to own firearms.
Please excuse my sharpness, but such myths are dangerous to your freedom and future ability to own firearms.