LEO TRANSFER

[SvenJorgensen]

Can a law-enforcement officer sell a firearm to another law-enforcement officer. Do we still need to do a background?

Yes, but you must do the background check like every other citizen. Despite whatever position or clearance that you may have, you're acting as a citizen selling/transferring privately owned firearms. Circumventing this legal requirement may risk your job as an LEO. At the very least you should comply in order to cover your own ass. If you think it's bullshit, do something about it.

What is the process for gifting a firearm to your son?

Not Sure. The regulations for a private party transfer shouldn't apply to a "bona fide" gift between immediate family members. Although, it is my understanding that Colorado law limits your son from legally owning a firearm if he is under a certain age. If this is the case, despite him being a family member, you can purchase a firearm in your own name and then legally transfer it to him when he is old enough. A background check would not be necessary in this future transfer because he is an immediate family member receiving a gift?

Due to the change is legislature, my research yielded different results... Can someone with more knowledge clarify his second question?

[Rucker61]

Not Sure. The regulations for a private party transfer shouldn't apply to a "bona fide" gift between immediate family members. Although, it is my understanding that Colorado law limits your son from legally owning a firearm if he is under a certain age. If this is the case, despite him being a family member, you can purchase a firearm in your own name and then legally transfer it to him when he is old enough. A background check would not be necessary in this future transfer because he is an immediate family member receiving a gift?

Due to the change is legislature, my research yielded different results... Can someone with more knowledge clarify his second question?

I've found nothing in Colorado statutes that define "bona-fide gift". The only reference I've found anywhere is in IRS regulations, and some paperwork is involved in those cases. Again, it's the Democratic idiots in the legislature making laws without understanding the consequences.

[spleify]

I am pretty sure if its a gift to an immediate family member you are ok, but if he is buying it from you and money is being exchanged then a background check it required.

[merl]

I've found nothing in Colorado statutes that define "bona-fide gift". The only reference I've found anywhere is in IRS regulations, and some paperwork is involved in those cases. Again, it's the Democratic idiots in the legislature making laws without understanding the consequences.

bone-fide has a definition so it doesn't need one in code.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bona_fide

It means a real gift, no compensation expected or received, no favors owed. Given, over & done.

[SvenJorgensen]

I've found nothing in Colorado statutes that define "bona-fide gift". The only reference I've found anywhere is in IRS regulations, and some paperwork is involved in those cases. Again, it's the Democratic idiots in the legislature making laws without understanding the consequences.

House Bill 13-1229 lists the exemptions for transfers as long as it does not violate C.R.S. 18-12-111. Section one, page five, line 3. Link to the bill.