§ 4025. Straw purchasing of firearms (a) A person shall not purchase a firearm for, on behalf of, or at the request of another person if the purchaser knows or reasonably should know that the other person: (1) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm; (2) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony; or (3) intends to transfer the firearm to another person who: (A) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm; or (B) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony. (b) It shall not be a violation of this section if the person purchased the firearm as a result of threats or coercion by another person. (c) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $50,000.00, or both. (d) As used in this section, “firearm” has the same meaning as in section 4017 of this title.
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