"A person may sell a firearm to an unlicensed resident of his State , if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law . A person may loan or rent a firearm to a resident of any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes , if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law . A person may sell or transfer a firearm to a licensee in any State . However , a firearm other than a curio or relic may not be transferred interstate to a licensed collector . [ 18 U.S.C . 922 ( a ) ( 3 ) and ( 5 ) , 922 ( d ) , 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30 ] A person may only acquire a firearm within the personÂ ’ s own State , except that he or she may purchase or otherwise acquire a rifle or shotgun , in person , at a licensee 's premises in any State , provided the sale complies with State laws applicable in the State of sale and the State where the purchaser resides . A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes . [ 18 U.S.C . 922 ( a ) ( 3 ) and ( 5 ) , 922 ( b ) ( 3 ) , 27 CFR 478.29 and 478.30 ]"
"I think a more appropriate question would address what laws you believe would have been effective in preventing the scenario that you inquire about . Justin"
"A person may sell a firearm to an unlicensed resident of his State , if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law"
"I think a more appropriate question would address what laws you believe would have been effective in preventing the scenario that you inquire about ."