Gun ownership name transfer

FCA3 Joined Mar 2021 Posts 16 EE 100% (1) MS, USA	Posted: 11/8/2022 1:23:48 PM EDT I purchased a handgun for my wife last Christmas. She has asked if she can keep the weapon with her. I was wondering if I need to / should tranfer ownership from my name to her name and how is this done in Mississippi.

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Posted: 11/8/2022 5:47:48 PM EDT

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I'm not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV (or on the internet), but my understanding is that the gun is just like her wristwatch or purse. Nobody cares who bought it. The state does not keep records on ownership.

We also can carry most anywhere except schools and actual court rooms (when court is in session) without a carry permit and without any hassle.

Scroll down and see the summary: Mississippi Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

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Mustang17 Joined May 2012 Posts 507 EE 100% (8) SC, USA	Posted: 11/9/2022 12:37:16 AM EDT [#2] She's good to go as long as she can legally possess a firearm.

PeepEater Member Joined Dec 2009 Posts 50886 EE 100% (2) USA	Posted: 11/9/2022 1:22:00 PM EDT [#3] Even if you did actually transfer the gun at a FFL a trace will always come back to the original purchaser's 4473 when the gun was purchased new.

FCA3 Joined Mar 2021 Posts 17 EE 100% (1) MS, USA	Posted: 11/9/2022 4:00:06 PM EDT [#4] Thank ya'll for the info. I will let her have it AFTER she takes her enhanced conceal carry course.

Cowbell Member Joined Jan 2011 Posts 109674 EE 100% (69) MS, USA	Posted: 1/21/2023 10:40:46 PM EDT [#5] Quote History Originally Posted By Mustang17: She's good to go as long as she can legally possess a firearm. View Quote Yup.
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Gun ownership name transfer

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