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My wife was here on a work visa originally, then we married and her status changed. She still was able to procure a handgun herself before finally becoming a citizen and even before she officially received her permanent resident status (application filed but paperwork was pending at the time).

So the issue as I see it is a straw purchase issue, probably not her legal status.

Personally I think her just giving you the cash is better than the gift certificate option so you just go buy it yourself (avoid legal issues and makes sure you get what you want ) and tell her thanks! That's what I do regardless if my wife gives it to me as a gift or when I beg for forgiveness, because asking for permission is just stupid.

IMHO, the fact that you are getting a gun is what's most important here, not the "gift" aspect of it. My satisfaction over getting a new gun that is exactly what I want and not leaving anything to chance is far more than the surprise (and potential disappointment of complications or getting the wrong thing) of getting it as a gift.

Interesting vid on gift certificate option just in case


Edit:

https://www.atf.gov/file/61446/download

See question 11A and instructions on question 11A

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/0 ... ably-kind/