If he purchased a firearm or ammunition while he had pending felony kidnapping and menacing charges against him then he did not purchase the firearm legally. He would be a prohibited person under the federal Gun Control Act and could not legally buy or possess firearms or ammunition unless and until the charges were dismissed. 18 U.S.C. § 922(n) makes it illegal for any person under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year to ship, transport, or receive firearms or ammunition. He most likely lied on his ATF 4473 form, which is also illegal but rarely prosecuted.
I have a novel idea. How about we start enforcing existing gun control laws before enacting new ones?
You beat me to it.
t also asks, I believe, if you are being treated for a mental problem.
It is a felony, federal, to lie on any question regarding eligibility.
No bomb was found in the previous incident, making it a misdemeanor. Of course, if they aren’t going to adjudicate (covid?), what difference does it make?