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In 2000, controversy arose when Sarah Brady purchased a. 30-06 Springfield rifle in Delaware for her son.

Gun rights groups claimed that this action was a straw purchase, intended to avoid the NICS, and may have also violated Delaware firearms purchase laws.

No charges were ever filed against Sarah Brady, however.

A firearm purchased as a gift is not considered a straw purchase under U. S. federal law if the recipient may legally possess it.

Critics pointed out, however, that private firearm transfers like the one made by Sarah Brady are a common concern of gun control advocates ( although exemptions for family members have been allowed in past legislation to regulate such sales ).