california firearms utah second-amendment
Buying a Gun for a Californian
<p>I am a California native, currently attending school in Utah, and have been considering getting a Concealed Carry License as a non-resident of the State. In doing research, however, it appears that, because I am a legal resident of California, I cannot purchase a gun in Utah. Now, I am aware, that it is legal for a private citizen (not a licensed gun retailer) to purchase a firearm as a gift for someone else, as long as that someone else is not a <a href="https://www.frontiercarry.org/buying-and-selling-ut.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">convicted felon</a>. What I'm wondering then, is whether it would be legal for, say, my wife, a Utah resident, to purchase a gun on my behalf?</p>

<p>If you cannot legally purchase a gun in Utah due to any restriction, such as residency, and you engage someone else to knowingly buy or gift you a gun (such as a "straw man" purchase from a dealer or private sale), that is illegal.</p>

<p>From the same link you posted <em>(my emphasis)</em>:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Can I buy a firearm as a gift for someone?</p>
  
  <p>Yes, as long as the receiver is not a prohibited person and the
  gifting <em>is not being used to circumvent</em> a background check <em>or other
  laws</em>. Calling a purchase intended in place of another is a straw
  purchase.</p>
</blockquote>
