fabsroman
Ultimate Member
Under the present circumstances, it would seem to hinge on the definition of "Transfer", and whether lending to someone would be so considered.
I confess I cannot answer that question.
Further, if the pistol in question was long in the possession of the OP, it would be difficult, IMO, to consider it a straw purchase.
Is there any validity to my points above?
It will not be a transfer. See Chow v. State of Maryland attached hereto.
You really need to look at the statute and see how it reads. Off the top of my head, I cannot remember if "receive" is part of it, and how "receive" would be interpreted. As already mentioned, the safest thing might be to help him get his HQL and then let him borrow the handgun. In the alternative, just loan him a long gun that is not an "assault weapon".