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Gun Control & RKBA

Runningdawg

(4,634 posts)

2. Private sales should be

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Tue Sep 3, 2019, 05:52 PM

Sep 2019

brokered by an authorised dealer who will comply with all the background checks and submit the proper forms to the proper authorities. The buyer/seller can quibble over who pays his fee. ALL weapons should be required to have a certified bill of sale. If you can't prove you own it, you don't get to keep it + fine and jail time for multiple offenses. Catch a dealer faking it, automatic prison time.

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Texas shooter evaded background check by purchasing weapon in private sale [View all] Eugene Sep 2019 OP

Demonstrating the need for strict regulation of all private sales. guillaumeb Sep 2019 #1

Heh - great minds think alike :) Runningdawg Sep 2019 #3

True, but this all seems obvious. eom guillaumeb Sep 2019 #4

My state has UBCs. They work well. Nt hack89 Sep 2019 #5

Does your state have gun shows? Runningdawg Sep 2019 #6

Yes. But usually only licensed dealers can participate hack89 Sep 2019 #7

OK hosts one of the largest in the nation several times a year Runningdawg Sep 2019 #8

OK has to pass UBCs to start with hack89 Sep 2019 #9

How about the same IRS reporting requirement Marengo Sep 2019 #18

Private sales should be Runningdawg Sep 2019 #2

Why jump through the hoop. ManiacJoe Sep 2019 #11

Because they can't be trusted Runningdawg Sep 2019 #12

Why not make these checks available free at local law enforcement? n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2019 #13

Because that wouldn't inconvenience gun owners enough to suit prohibitionists friendly_iconoclast Sep 2019 #14

I don't believe inconvenience plays a role. discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2019 #15

If you lie on a 4475 it is a Federal felony. oneshooter Sep 2019 #10

Open NICS to the public and require the background check for private sales. aikoaiko Sep 2019 #16

But, but ... Straw Man Sep 2019 #17

Not really evasion MartinLane Sep 2019 #19

Agree with some, not all... yagotme Sep 2019 #20