Just handling it isn’t a problem. Trying to BUY one and entering false data on the ATF form would be. Accepting a gun from someone who did a straw purchase would also be a problem.
There is no amount of shenanigans that will land him in jail before trial, and maybe even after. Dude was charged with trying to overthrow the government, and he got released on bail.
By 45 days from now, the cult leader may actually be in prison if he keeps doing things like handling firearms while under federal indictment.
Just handling it isn’t a problem. Trying to BUY one and entering false data on the ATF form would be. Accepting a gun from someone who did a straw purchase would also be a problem.
There is no amount of shenanigans that will land him in jail before trial, and maybe even after. Dude was charged with trying to overthrow the government, and he got released on bail.