My daughter is 21 and lives alone. We want to get her a gun for protection (and teach her to use it of course).
Can you buy a gun for someone else? How does that work exactly?
That’s actually an excellent question that I’ve wondered about myself in all this. Now, I don’t have a CCW but I did buy three gun licenses from the Sheriff’s Department when I was going to buy my first handgun not too long ago (that Ruger .357 magnum heavy-barrel I mentioned above). So legally I can buy 2 more no problem.....and she can have as many as she wishes (including my gift) since she’s a CCW holder (it’s a carte blanche, in a way). In your case for your daughter, not sure; I’m sure it varies state by state.
Still, a great question you asked here.
For purposes of this form, you are the actual buyer if you are purchasing the firearm for yourself or otherwise acquiring the firearm for yourself (for example, redeeming the firearm from pawn/retrieving it from consignment). You are also the actual buyer if you are acquiring the firearm as a legitimate gift for a third party.
ACTUAL BUYER EXAMPLES: Mr. Smith asks Mr. Jones to purchase a firearm for Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith gives Mr. Jones the money for the firearm. Mr. Jones is NOT the actual buyer of the firearm and must answer “no “ to question 12a. The licensee may not transfer the firearm to Mr. Jones. However, if Mr. Brown goes to buy a firearm with his own money to give to Mr. Black as a present, Mr. Brown is the actual buyer of the firearm and should answer “yes” to question 12a.
Just be sure to check the state and local laws for any conflicts where your daughter lives. If the state allows concealed carry, call an instructor in her area and ask.