Tucson Officials trying To Stop the Illegal Purchases of Firearms
Buying a weapon for someone else is a federal crime. This is a crime officials in Tucson have recently began a campaign directed at eliminating.
As detailed in this KVOA article, buying a firearm from a federally licensed dealer for someone else is called a “straw purchase”. These purchases are illegal and punishable by up to 10 years in federal prison and fines reaching $250,000.
So, why would someone have another person buy a firearm for them? Well, because of their criminal history, some people can’t buy firearms in the first place. For this reason they may choose a weapon and then ask a friend or family member to actually go into the store, fill out the paperwork, and make the purchase.
Also, if you are planning on using the weapon for illegal purposes, you wouldn’t want it sold under your name. There are several reasons why one wouldn’t want to purchase a firearm themselves. And this is why Tucson law enforcement and the ATF are working together to stop this illegal practice.
There are many laws that regulate weapons. From federal laws to Arizona criminal statutes, restrictions are tight on firearms despite our right to bear arms.
It’s not unusual to hear about all sorts of weapons charges and news stories involving shootings in the local news, so just think how common these sorts of cases are in the local court houses.
The most common Arizona weapons charge is called “misconduct involving a weapon”. This charge can be applied as anything from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 3 felony. This can mean the difference between serving as little as 6 months in jail to several years.
Another common gun charge is unlawful discharge of a firearm. This particular charge is a class 6 felony and can lead to up to 1 year in prison.
Regardless of what your charge is, if you are facing a weapons charge, I want to be the attorney to help you. Call me today for a free consultation on your Arizona weapons charges.
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