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Illegal Firearm 'Straw' Purchases

This is an interesting story that came to fruition thanks to our dedicated and thorough Evidence Technicians. It starts off slow so you’ll have to stick with us to the end. Let’s begin...

 

On November 7, Troopers responded to a crash at McCarran and Nugget. They retrieved a handgun from the involved vehicle for safekeeping while the driver was transported to a local area hospital.

 

On November 11, Troopers responded to a reckless vehicle call that turned into crash in Fallon. Guess what? Same driver again. Troopers located a rifle that was booked into evidence for safekeeping.

 

The owner of these guns contacted Evidence wanting to retrieve them. The Evidence Technician, following protocol, completed a background check and discovered that this person was prohibited from owning firearms. She ran the guns and discovered that they were purchased in Nevada.

Troopers were able to pull surveillance footage of the purchases. This is where the plot thickens. Footage shows this driver’s wife completing the Brady paperwork while he pulls money from his pocket for the purchase. We also see him leaving the store carrying a rifle. If you’ve ever legally purchased a firearm, there is a question followed by a warning in bold letters asking if you are the actual transferee/buyer of the firearm. She must’ve closed her eyes for this portion of the form.

 

Fast forward to December 2 when we arrested the husband and wife for multiple felonies, including conspiracy, sell/transfer a gun to a prohibited person, and prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Here’s the lesson to be learned: never buy a firearm on behalf of someone else. This is a straw purchase. This is bad. This is illegal.

 

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