A major crackdown on illegal gun sales launched in Charlotte this month. Anyone caught buying weapons for banned buyers risks 15 years in jail.
Law officers started a push to stop hidden gun deals. The ATF joined with police and gun groups to run the Don’t Lie for the Other Guy program. They want to catch people who buy guns for those who can’t pass checks.
“If you buy a gun for someone else, you’re breaking the law,” said Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western North Carolina District per yahoo news.com. Violators face steep costs: up to 15 years locked up and $250,000 in fines…