free gun when you buy a car ...

[israel67]

... some Missouri residents are lucky ..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7416120.stm

[The Annoyed Man]

Just curious... In Texas, if a car dealership bought a gun for the purpose of giving it away to a stranger, wouldn't that begin to flirt with the whole straw purchase thing?

[seamusTX]

When businesses do this, they use an FFL to complete the transfer.

Since they are advertising, even if the ad says, "get a free pistol with a vehicle purchase," they are in the business of selling firearms.

- Jim

[Liko81]

When businesses do this, they use an FFL to complete the transfer.

Since they are advertising, even if the ad says, "get a free pistol with a vehicle purchase," they are in the business of selling firearms.

- Jim

yup. They probably have a deal worked out with a couple of stores or a manufacturer, either to hand out coupons redeemable at the store or to get an FFL from their hunting department to come out and bring some store stock. If it's the latter I would bet they would make the deal with a gun store; they'd be more apt to help.

[seamusTX]

This is exactly the case. The car dealer give the buyer a coupon for the pistol or $250 worth of gas.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZQK ... te]Through the end of the month, car buyers at Max Motors in Butler will have a choice — $250 toward either a gun purchase or gasoline.

General manager Walter Moore said that so far, most buyers have chosen the gun, adding that he suggests they opt for a semiautomatic model "because it holds more rounds."

(In the fine print, the ad on the Web site explains, "Check written toward purchase price" and also mentions, "Approved Background Check REQUIRED!!")[/quote]$250 should just cover the cost of a Kel-Tec P3AT. Then the buyer has to fork over $15-25 per box of ammo, and the dealer can probably talk him into buying a holster.

- Jim

[thankGod]

Yep! I saw this on the news. What a way to get free national advertisement of your business. Only in America!

[Tactical_Texan_CHL]

Just curious... In Texas, if a car dealership bought a gun for the purpose of giving it away to a stranger, wouldn't that begin to flirt with the whole straw purchase thing?

It's the same thing as giving away a gun as a prize during a competition or a raffle. They may pay for the gun, but the winner is still subject to the background check. I've got a friend who is a PHENOMENAL skeet shooter, and wins 5-6 shotguns every year in assorted competitions! Lubbock EMS has had raffles for a Kimber before donated by Sharp Shooter's for those of you who know Lubbock. Sounds like the same rules apply here.

[israel67]

Lubbock EMS has had raffles for a Kimber before donated by Sharp Shooter's

*wipes saliva from chin*

[Tactical_Texan_CHL]

Haha! Sorry, israel67! I forgot you have the Kimber itch really bad! I didn't mean to torment you! You'll get one soon! And you'll love it! I love my two Kimber's, wouldn't trade them for anything else!

[israel67]

Haha! Sorry, israel67! I forgot you have the Kimber itch really bad! I didn't mean to torment you! You'll get one soon! And you'll love it! I love my two Kimber's, wouldn't trade them for anything else!

TWO!!!???

Come on, dude ... whaddya need two for ??

*small voice*
Can I have one ..?

[dukalmighty]

Haha! Sorry, israel67! I forgot you have the Kimber itch really bad! I didn't mean to torment you! You'll get one soon! And you'll love it! I love my two Kimber's, wouldn't trade them for anything else!

TWO!!!???

Come on, dude ... whaddya need two for ??

*small voice*
Can I have one ..?

One for each hand

[Kalrog]

TWO!!!???

Come on, dude ... whaddya need two for ??

Stop giving him a hard time. Ya gotta start somewhere and just because he only has two isn't any reason to make fun of him.


Sorry, israel67 - you just gotta get here and understand.

[israel67]

TWO!!!???

Come on, dude ... whaddya need two for ??

Stop giving him a hard time. Ya gotta start somewhere and just because he only has two isn't any reason to make fun of him.

[Tactical_Texan_CHL]

Sorry, been at the lake this weekend. I have 2 because they're just so darn cool! Seriously, I got a full sized Raptor for target shooting and general playing with and it's overall coolness factor. I fell in love with the 1911 platform so much, that I decided to get an ultra sized and make it my daily carry. I love my Glocks and my HK, but there's just something about the feel of a 1911 in my hand that makes it an extension of my arm. I can shoot so much better with one. Even the Ultra Covert II with it's tiny 3 inch barrel is suprisingly accurate at 25 yards! Here ya go, israel. I'll let you drool over pics. When you make it over here, I hope we can meet up sometime. I'd love to take you shooting!

[israel67]

*sulks*