A store sold a gun to our minor child who got in legal touble as a result. What can be done to make the seller of the gun responsible?
The sale of handguns is regulated by the following statute. It is a crime (A class A misdemeanor) to sell a handgun to a minor. If the person selling the weapon did so knowingly, then they could be subjected to a fine of up to $5,000. and up to one year in jail upon conviction. A complaint could be filed with the police or the prosecutor. If the violation was flagrant it might be worth talking to the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) which could then take action against the seller’s license. T35-47-2-7 Prohibited sales or transfers of ownership Sec. 7. (a) Except an individual acting within a parent-minor child or guardian-minor protected person relationship or any other individual who is also acting in compliance with IC 35-47-10, a person may not sell, give, or in any other manner transfer the ownership or possession of a handgun or assault weapon to any person under eighteen (18) years of age. (b) It is unlawful for a person to sell, give, or in any manner transfer t
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