This is the first I have heard that it was a straw-man purchase. I thought that he was simply given the firearm that afternoon.
The feds will make him a deal: help us convict Kyle, or we will destroy your life.
The early & many reports were that the owner of the car dealership gave him the weapon.
The early & many reports were that the owner of the car dealership gave him the weapon and asked for help guarding the dealership, which was in the path of the looters/burners.
Well, perhaps this source is untrustworthy.