20 years does seem like forever and he will most likely be dead by then. I was present for most of the record transfer deal.
I also stated the gun purchase was an FFL transfer. The buyer paid the seller and had it shipped to the store. So you did not read it correctly. So the store owner has a gun he can't deliver and does not legally own it. The solution per the BATF was field destroy which he had to pay a fee. this also avoided any legal repercussion.
I was also present when the call came in about the mistaken approval as the guy was there to pick it up, so you are saying he should have just given it to him then later find out what to do.
And then what about the approval federally then a denial by the local PD. Apparently the locals were aware of something very recent. By your statement then you just give it to them.
I clearly think you are wrong, these are some of the questionable situations that cause interpretation and often problems.
