[GOYAKLA]

I thought the State was required to return it to “Dominik” and he would then turn it over to Kyle!
Correct me if that is in error.

[GOYAKLA]

I meant”the EVIL one” Kyle used in protecting himself!

[marktwain]

I thought the State was required to return it to “Dominik” and he would then turn it over to Kyle! Correct me if that is in error.

That is the likely outcome; It may take a while.

[CA Conservative]

I thought the State was required to return it to “Dominik” and he would then turn it over to Kyle!

Dominic Black is on trial for making a "straw man" purchase of the rifle - in other words, for buying a gun for someone who otherwise could not legally buy (as opposed to legally carry) the gun. Now, it would have been perfectly legal for Black to buy the gun for Kyle as a gift and give it to him on his 18th birthday, but it appears that Kyle gave Black the money to buy the gun and Black was to hold the gun for Kyle until he was 18. That is an illegal "straw man" purchase and is actually a federal crime. (I used to have my FFL, so I remember this provision quite well.) So I would imagine that the rifle in question is still evidence in Black's case. If he is convicted, I doubt that Kyle would get the rifle, since he is not the legal owner.