Anti-gun director admits to felony gun purchase

Under the Gun director Stephanie Soechtig describes sending a producer from Colorado to Arizona where he purchased a Bushmaster and three pistols without a background check. She goes on to describe how this is legal. Unfortunately her legal knowledge is lacking.

First they violated 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(3)- Willful receipt of firearm from out of state by unlicensed person, carrying a penalty of up to 5 years in prison. Also since they planned this action, it would be defined as conspiracy under 18 U.S. Code § 371, giving an additional potential 5 year penalty.

Depending on the actual transaction (such as did he identify himself as non-Arizona resident) there may be additional charges of fraud, illegal transfer/transport of weapons, conspiracy and inducement to commit crime.

The current whereabouts of the four firearms was not revealed.

Should Ms Soechtig and the unnamed producer be charged with Federal felonies or excused?