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I tried to search the forum for this, but a search for "State Jail" drops the word state and only searches for jail.

I have a co-worker who served time in a Texas State Jail facility. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't state Jail convictions still felonies, even though the sentence is for less than 2 years? I ask, because he has asked me to sell him a firearm.

DO NOT SELL IT TO HIM Anything that can be punished by over a year in jail no sale

State Jails are for convicted felons. Don’t sale.

Do not do the sale, unless you want to go to Jail!!

you can sale to me tho. what is it and how much? lol

Thanks, guys. Y'all confirmed what I thought.

This topic has me wondering what would be the obligation to report to police if a person whom you know or suspect to be a prohibited person is attempting to purchase a gun.

Theoretically I would think that if you suspect that the person will continue to pursue obtaining a firearm by other means then you should alert authorities.

But if you suspect that the individual will no longer attempt to obtain a weapon then unless required by law I would think that you would not be under obligation to report. What are the odds that a person may not realize that they are prohibited from owning a firearm? I would think that this would be something that would be made clear when a felony conviction is made.

Certainly if you suspect that the person is attempting to obtain a weapon in order to commit a criminal act then you should report it immediately.

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a box on every state-issued ID indicating the person's firearm eligibility? A simple yes or no.

Good job on doing your due diligence!
Jeff

To the OP: I’m sorry your coworker has put you in this very awkward position. He should know better.

Regarding allisji’s thoughts: I was thinking the same thing. This is a heckova position for the OP to be in.

C-dub wrote:To the OP: I’m sorry your coworker has put you in this very awkward position. He should know better.

Regarding allisji’s thoughts: I was thinking the same thing. This is a heckova position for the OP to be in.

He probably does know better and is looking for someone who will sell him one despite his ineligibility.

In a situation where you aren’t sure would you be able to conduct the transaction through a FFL with a 4473 and background check? Make the prospective buyer pay the FFL transfer fee up front with no refund if denied.