Michael Heise, an unemployed 33-year-old former account manager, decides to purchase weapons from a local firearms dealer and sell them to two former friends with criminal records, who are unable to clear federal background checks. According to the text, this purchase by Michael is considered a:

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Michael's purchase is a straw purchase, which is when someone buys a firearm on behalf of someone else who is unable to legally purchase it themselves. This is illegal under federal law.

Michael Heise, an Unemployed 33-Year-Old Former Account Manager, Decides to Purchase