Buying a gun for someone else is a felony — here's what you need to know

Buying a gun for someone who can't legally own one is called a straw purchase — and it's a federal felony that could land you in prison for 15 years and cost you $250,000 in fines. Hannah Gonzalez has the story on why federal agents say this illegal practice is putting guns directly into the hands of criminals, gangs, and drug cartels right here in San Antonio. The ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are now in their 26th year of the Don't Lie for the Other Guy campaign, and this week it's coming to our city — with billboards and ads designed to educate both buyers and gun retailers on how to spot and stop these illegal sales before they happen.