Pretty sure it is still illegal if there is INTENT to transfer after purchase, whether or not you actually pay for it.

Yeah, OP still feels bad about this whole thing. If I had known about the liability of the seller deal I would never have asked in the first place. Like I have said from the start I don't plan, nor want to do anything illegal. I appreciate all of the constructive comments. Even though purchasing &qu...

So I just reread the statute you posted. I didn't realise military style rifles were grouped together with handguns. That changes things then. Of course no one should sell an AR without documentation and reporting the sale. I didn't know they would be liable if they didn't. Forget I asked, I wouldn'...

That makes sense. Oh well. I still think I will buy one in the next few months. Guess I will just have to deal with being on "the list".

Would you sell a gun (particularly an AR) to a stranger without getting a signed bill of sale? I know I wouldn't. Your actions in creating and posting in this thread have, if anything, greatly increased your visibility to law enforcement. I am OK with, and actually supportive of the government chec...

If the government wants to put me on a list for asking how to legally purchase a gun they can go ahead. I have nothing to hide and am not asking how to do anything illegal. I just feel awkward about bringing it up to a stranger.

While it's not illegal to transfer if you have a permit ( mn 609.66 and mn 624.713). I for one would never transfer without paperwork for my own protection.

Even though I could show a valid MN license and a MN permit to acquire handguns?

It is illegal to have someone else buy for me. I don't plan on or want to do anything illegal.

To make things very clear right off the bat, I have a MN permit to purchase and am not a criminal. That being said... With the government what it is today and my (most likely) irrational fears, I would like to purchase an AR but not have any paperwork involved. I know paperwork isn't required to buy...