QUOTE from OP:
"I'm thinking maybe Bob buys the pistol, holds it for 6 months, and then one day he realizes that it's not for him and just happens to decide that it would make an awesome birthday present for his brother Adam. From there, maybe it's easy-peasy."
This.
But not just hold it. Use it. Shoot it. THEN decide it's not his cup o' tea.
6-12 months later, sell it, first marketing it to family members before marketing it to strangers.
If a family member from out of state wants to buy it, great! Make sure to use an FFL for a dealer-to-dealer shipment.
"I'm thinking maybe Bob buys the pistol, holds it for 6 months, and then one day he realizes that it's not for him and just happens to decide that it would make an awesome birthday present for his brother Adam. From there, maybe it's easy-peasy."
This.
But not just hold it. Use it. Shoot it. THEN decide it's not his cup o' tea.
6-12 months later, sell it, first marketing it to family members before marketing it to strangers.
If a family member from out of state wants to buy it, great! Make sure to use an FFL for a dealer-to-dealer shipment.