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Buying Guns as Gifts

buying guns as gifts

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For the gun enthusiasts on your Christmas list, the gift of guns and gun accessories are gifts sure to please. When purchasing guns for sale to give as gifts there are a few tips you need to be aware of beforehand.

With thousands of gun laws on the books, the first rule of giving guns is to know the laws of your state regarding the gift of guns. Some states require the transfer of guns even among family members to be provided by an FFL dealer.

Next, you must know if the receiver of the gift can legally own a firearm. It is against federal law for a convicted felon, drug users, illegal aliens, a person under a restraining order, persons convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence, a person who has been committed to a mental institution, those who have been indicted for a crime punishable with more than a year in jail to own a gun. It is also illegal to transfer ownership of guns to a person outside of your state.

There are many more prohibitions that vary by state of residence. These are but a few examples and knowing gun gifts laws in advance can prevent a great deal of trouble for yourself. Of course you can simplify matters gift by giving a gift certificate. This has the advantage of allowing them to choose their own gun or accessories, and purchasing guns in their own name.

Gun accessories are also an excellent gift. Gun scopes are popular, as are upgrade kits, gun cases, and gun magazines. When you aren’t certain of exactly what the gun enthusiast in your life desires, a GrabAGun gift certificate provides the perfect opportunity for them to purchase exactly what is on their wish list from the warm comfort of home in our online gun shops.

If you have any questions regarding any of our guns for sale give us a call, we will be happy to help you. From all of us at GrabAGun, to all of you we wish you a safe and wonderful Merry Christmas!

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