California
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
CA1102 — straw purchase - buyer and seller liability
Citation:
Cal. Penal Code § 27515
§ 27515. Sale, loan, or transfer of firearm to someone other than actual purchaser or transferee prohibited No person, corporation, or dealer shall sell, loan, or transfer a firearm to anyone whom the person, corporation, or dealer knows or has cause to believe is not the actual purchaser or transferee of the firearm, or to anyone who is not the one actually being loaned the firearm, if the person, corporation, or...
Effective:
2012-01-01
Colorado
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
CO1061 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-111
(1) Any person who knowingly purchases or otherwise obtains a firearm on behalf of or for transfer to a person who the transferor knows or reasonably should know is ineligible to possess a firearm pursuant to federal or state law commits a class 4 felony. (2) (a) Any person who is a licensed dealer, as defined in 18 U.S.C. sec.
Effective:
2000-07-01
Connecticut
gun trafficking
handgun Restrictive
CT1075 — straw purchase - buyer and seller liability
Citation:
Conn. Gen. Stat. § § 53-202aa
(a) A person is guilty of firearms trafficking if such person, knowingly and intentionally, directly or indirectly, causes one or more firearms that such person owns, is in possession of or is in control of to come into the possession of or control of another person who such person knows or has reason to believe is prohibited from owning or possessing any firearm under state or federal law.
Effective:
2013-10-01
Connecticut
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
CT1076 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-37j(a-b)
(a) Any person who purchases a firearm, as defined in section 53a-3, pursuant to section 29-33 or 29-37a with the intent to transfer such firearm to any other person who the transferor knows or has reason to believe is prohibited from purchasing or otherwise receiving such a firearm pursuant to section 29-33 or 29-37a shall be guilty of a class C felony for which two years of the sentence imposed may not be...
Effective:
1993-06-08
Connecticut
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
CT1085 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-37j (a)
(a) Any person who purchases a firearm, as defined in section 53a-3, pursuant to section 29-33 or 29-37a with the intent to transfer such firearm to any other person who the transferor knows or has reason to believe is prohibited from purchasing or otherwise receiving such a firearm pursuant to section 29-33 or 29-37a shall be guilty of a class C felony for which two years of the sentence imposed may not be...
Effective:
1993-06-08
Kentucky
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
KY1048 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 527.090
(1) As used in this section: (a) “Licensed dealer” means a person who is licensed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. sec. 923 and pursuant to any laws of this Commonwealth and engages in the business of dealing in firearms; (b) “Materially false information” means information that portrays an illegal transaction as legal or a legal transaction as illegal; and (c) “Private seller” means a person who sells or offers for sale any...
Effective:
2012-07-12
Maryland
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MD1063 — straw purchase - buyer and seller liability
Citation:
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety §§ 5-141
(a) A dealer or other person may not be a knowing participant in a straw purchase of a regulated firearm to a minor or to a person prohibited by law from possessing a regulated firearm. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both. (c) Each violation of this section is a separate crime.
Effective:
2003-10-01
Maryland
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MD1070 — straw purchase - buyer and seller liability
Citation:
MD Code, Public Safety §§ 5-114(b)(viii); 5-136(b); 5-141; 5-101(v)
(b) The Secretary shall revoke a dealer's license if: (viii) has knowingly or willfully participated in a straw purchase of a regulated firearm; § 5-136 (b) A person may not knowingly or willfully participate in a straw purchase of a regulated firearm.
Effective:
2003-10-01
Massachusetts
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MA1066 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 131E(b)
Any person who uses said license to carry firearms or firearm identification card for the purpose of purchasing a firearm, rifle or shotgun for the unlawful use of another, or for resale to or giving to an unlicensed person, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand nor more than fifty thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not less than two and one-half years nor more than ten years in a state...
Effective:
2021-01-01
Minnesota
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MN1062 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
MN Stat. § 624.7141
Subdivision 1. Transfer prohibited. (a) A person is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for up to two years and to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000 if the person intentionally transfers a firearm to another and the person knows or reasonably should know that the transferee: (1) has been denied a permit to carry under section 624.714 because the transferee is not eligible under section...
Effective:
2024-08-01
Minnesota
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MN1047 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
Minn. Stat. § 624.7132, subd. 15(a)(2), (4)
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), a person who does any of the following is guilty of a gross misdemeanor: (2) transfers a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon to a person who has made a false statement in order to become a transferee, if the transferor knows or has reason to know the transferee has made the false statement; (4) makes a false statement in order to become a...
Effective:
2009-08-01
Missouri
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MO1066 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.063
1. As used in this section the following terms shall mean: (1) “Ammunition”, any cartridge, shell, or projectile designed for use in a firearm; (2) “Licensed dealer”, a person who is licensed under 18 U.S.C.
Effective:
2017-01-01
Nevada
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NV1055 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.362
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person within this State shall not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any firearm or ammunition to another person or purchase a firearm on behalf of or for another person with the intent to transfer the firearm to that person if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that the other person: (a) Is under indictment for, or has been convicted of, a felony in...
Effective:
2003-05-28
New Jersey
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NJ1078 — straw purchase - buyer and seller liability
Citation:
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:39-10(c), (d), (g)
c. Any person who gives or causes to be given any false information, or signs a fictitious name or address, in applying for a firearms purchaser identification card, a permit to purchase a handgun, a permit to carry a handgun, a permit to possess a machine gun, a permit to possess an assault firearm, or in completing the certificate or any other instrument required by law in purchasing or otherwise acquiring...
Effective:
1990-05-30
New York
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1081 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
NY Penal Law. § 265.17(1)
A person is guilty of criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon when: … 2. Knowing that it would be unlawful for another person to possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun, or knowing that another person is the subject of an outstanding warrant of arrest issued upon the alleged commission of a felony or serious offense, he or she purchases or otherwise acquires a firearm, rifle or shotgun for, on behalf of, or for the...
Effective:
2000-11-01
North Dakota
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
ND1048 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-08
A person is guilty of an offense if the person supplies a firearm, ammunition, or explosive material to, or procures or receives a firearm, ammunition, or explosive material for, a person prohibited by this title from receiving it if the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe that such person is prohibited by section 62.1-02-01 from receiving or possessing it.
Effective:
1985-04-15
Pennsylvania
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
PA1058 — straw purchase - buyer and seller liability
Citation:
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 6111(g)(2)
Any person, licensed dealer, licensed manufacturer or licensed importer who knowingly or intentionally sells, delivers or transfers a firearm under circumstances intended to provide a firearm to any person, purchaser or transferee who is unqualified or ineligible to control, possess or use a firearm under this chapter commits a felony of the third degree and shall in addition be subject to revocation of the license...
Effective:
1995-10-11
Rhode Island
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
RI1072 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-23
(b) No person shall knowingly purchase or otherwise obtain a shotgun, rifle, pistol, or revolver on behalf of another person, or transfer a shotgun, rifle, pistol, or revolver to another person, whom the transferor knows or reasonably should know is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law.
Effective:
2021-07-12
Virginia
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
VA1060 — straw purchase - buyer and seller liability
Citation:
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:2(L), (M)
L1. Any person who attempts to solicit, persuade, encourage, or entice any dealer to transfer or otherwise convey a firearm other than to the actual buyer, as well as any other person who willfully and intentionally aids or abets such person, shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Effective:
2007-03-19
Virginia
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
VA1072 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:2(M), (N)
M. Any person who purchases a firearm with the intent to (i) resell or otherwise provide such firearm to any person who he knows or has reason to believe is ineligible to purchase or otherwise receive from a dealer a firearm for whatever reason or (ii) transport such firearm out of the Commonwealth to be resold or otherwise provided to another person who the transferor knows is ineligible to purchase or otherwise...
Effective:
1991-07-01
West Virginia
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
WV1053 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
W. Va. Code § 61-7-10(f)
(f) Any person who knowingly solicits, persuades, encourages or entices a licensed dealer or private seller of firearms or ammunition to transfer a firearm or ammunition under circumstances which the person knows would violate the laws of this state or the United States is guilty of a felony.
Effective:
2010-09-17
Wisconsin
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
WI1055 — straw purchase - buyer and seller liability
Citation:
Wis. Stat. § 941.2905
Whoever intentionally furnishes, purchases, or possesses a firearm for a person, knowing that the person is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 (1m), is guilty of a Class G felony.
Effective:
2018-03-30