FFL noob question

[Yeti]

I am not a stranger to rifles, but I am unsure about how FFLs work. I am looking at a rifle on gunbroker.com. This is the first weapon that I looking to get from out of state and over the internet. The problem is that I am in NY for school, and wont be back until Christmas, and I keep my rifles back home in Indiana. I was wondering if I got the rifle, could I have my brother pick it up from the FFL? I am 90% sure the answer is no, but I thought I make sure before I assume.
Thanks

 

[indykid]

You are right, you cannot have anyone else pick up and do the 4473 for a firearm that you paid for.

 

[GARANDGUY]

Indykid is right!This would be considered a straw purchase which is ilegal!

 

[Yeti]

ok... thought so. hopefully another deal will pop up when I am home.

 

[sj kahr k40]

Your brother could buy it and then sell it to you when you get home

 

[CountryBoy19]

Your brother could buy it and then sell it to you when you get home

This ^^^

"Straw purchases" become a lot more explainable, or not so much of a straw purchase when it's family members. I've had my dad get guns for me before.

The chances of being prosecuted for a straw purchase are slim to none if it's a family member and you aren't a prohibited person.

 

[Yeti]

ok... cool. the next part is having my brother sell it to me... i think he is interested in keeping it

 

[CountryBoy19]

ok... cool. the next part is having my brother sell it to me... i think he is interested in keeping it

Tell him that you would happily let him keep the gun for a $XXX.XX finders fee.

You can set the amount high enough that he won't want to keep it anymore...