The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Definition of straw purchase in Minnesota?

solidgun · March 15, 2012, 08:10 AM

Since it is your wife, I don't see how they can prosecute you and coerce your wife to testify against you. The firearm purchased is your joint property unless it is auto/sbr/aow so I think the FFL is being anal and pushing the issue if they are taking actions to prevent you from completing the transfer. It can fall under the straw purchase according to the letter of the law, but as they cannot prove that it is no longer your property, I don't see how you are going to be prosecuted.

March 15, 2012, 08:10 AM	#10
solidgun Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 46	Since it is your wife, I don't see how they can prosecute you and coerce your wife to testify against you. The firearm purchased is your joint property unless it is auto/sbr/aow so I think the FFL is being anal and pushing the issue if they are taking actions to prevent you from completing the transfer. It can fall under the straw purchase according to the letter of the law, but as they cannot prove that it is no longer your property, I don't see how you are going to be prosecuted.