Buying a handgun with a police buddy.

[Thumper]

I have to ask.If this guy is your buddy why would you even tell the whole world about the purchase?

 

[chrisheacock]

I have to ask.If this guy is your buddy why would you even tell the whole world about the purchase?

Buddy or not, I don't want to put either of us in a bad position. Thus, I asked a group of people that may have dealt with this situation before.

 

[sjstill]

The discount portion has nothing to do with federal law, it's entirely between Glock and the dealer.

No, it involves the Federal Excise Tax not being charged as Shooter521 already stated.

 

[kwatters]

Just join GSSF, you will get the leo discount yourself.

 

[Dawall]

Getting a LE discount from a dealer is OK, However using a Police Letterhead from a department not paying excise tax and having the Chief of police signing it is another. It used to be if reselling a LE only firearm it had to go to LE only. A lot of what ifs and I am not a lawyer, I just think it's not worth it. This thread has covered all the bases quite well and that's why I join in. Thanks. members.

 

[451_Detonics]

I owned a brick and mortar shop for 20 years and I will have to say this is clearly a strawman transaction, period. Not to mention tax fraud.

question a on the 4473 makes this very clear...

 

[RedDot]

don't ask don't tell

 

[darinb]

I know this may not be to the same extent of relievency but the second handgun I bought many years ago was a glock 19 from my Army Seargent which was gifted to him by his brother who was a state trooper. Everything was fine except the magazines were LEO only mags and this was during the ban, I didnt really think anything about it antil my local gun shop owner brought it to my attention. I could have got in trouble as well as the trooper. This is sorta the same issue. Just to be safe save a few bucks more and buy one for yourself.

 

[drgnrobo]

wow ,I didnt think of the tax angle part of the purchase or if your buddy could have repercussions because of it & ruin a career.I always check the individuals license to carry when making or purchasing a firearm & like having a receipt to show the transaction

 

[OAK]

In a reality how much would you save? $50? Maybe more... If $50 extra out of your pocket would break the bank maybe the handgun should not be bought at this time. M2Cs!

Good Luck