NYC Office Shooting: Gunman Purchased Rifle from Boss Legally, Police Say

Gun Transfer Details

• 🎯 The rifle used in the NYC office shooting was legally purchased by the shooter's boss and then sold to the shooter.
• 🤝 The boss's attorney stated that the firearm transfer was conducted lawfully, adhering to both Nevada and federal gun laws.
• ⚖️ Under Nevada law, such a transfer would require going through a federally licensed firearms dealer, like Las Vegas's Range 702.

Legal Framework for Firearm Sales

• 📝 Both the seller and buyer must complete a document to record the transaction when using a licensed dealer.
• ⚠️ Federal law prohibits selling firearms to individuals known to be habitual drug users or those with documented mental health issues.
• 🚫 Licensed dealers have the right to deny any sale without providing a reason, citing moral and legal responsibilities.

Ongoing Investigation

• 📞 The shooter received two incoming calls on his way to New York City; one from Illinois lasting 31 seconds and another from New Jersey lasting 59 seconds.
• 🕵️ The NYPD has spoken to both callers, and as of now, they have not been charged.
• ❓ Authorities in Las Vegas are investigating the legality of the firearm sale, and the shooter's boss is cooperating and not facing charges.