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  1. #1
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    Default What Should I Do with My Gun

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Utah

    When I was 17 I purchased a handgun off of craigslist. I know you have to be 21 to own a handgun but at the time I didn't care (psycho ex-boyfriend). Because the guy was willing to sell it to me I'm afraid it was either stolen or used in a crime. I will be turning 21 soon and I was wondering if I could be charged with a crime by trying to register the weapon, or if it would be smarter to purchase a new one, and in that case what would be the best thing to do with the old handgun.

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    Default Re: What Should I Do with My Gun

    First ,was the seller from the same state? If not, you don't even want to start this. It is against federal laws to transfer a handgun across state lines without involving a dealer with a FFL. Both parties would be in a heap of trouble in that case/

    from what I have been reading, there is no requirement to register a handgun in Utah. Where I have been looking may be outdated though. Do you have something more current that requires registration?

    I'm not sure I would admit I bought a gun when you were not old enough (although from what I have found, it is legal at 18 to by a gun from a private owner). Utah seems to be pretty lax about their gun laws but admitting to a crime is rarely a good idea.

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