Can Tacoma City Council require background checks for gun sales on city property?

[SecularMotion]

Last month, Oregon resident Wes Knodel hosted a show at the Tacoma Dome that did not require background checks for anyone buying a firearm from a private seller. The show was held just minutes from another gun show, hosted by Washington Arms Collectors, which requires a state background check before all gun purchases.

The City Council voted May 6 to close the so-called “gun show loophole,” at least on property owned or managed by the city.

Since then, the Tacoma City Council members say they have heard almost all positive feedback on their decision.

That changed Tuesday night when two men said they disagreed with the council’s action — and Arlington resident Jacob Kukuk said he planned to sue the city to reverse the decision.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/05/16/3198713/can-council-require-background.html

[Duckhunter935]

1. I would assume the city can do what it wants on

the cities property. I do not see an issue with this.

Do you care to post a comment or are you going to run away again?

[blueridge3210]

2. I wonder if he actually "The Duke of Plaza Toro" in disguise? (nt)

[blueridge3210]

3. I would suppose it would depend if state law

prohibits "pre-emption" regarding background checks at gun shows. I suppose you could actually do some research and post your findings. Of course this would require you, a group host, to actually abide by the SOP of another group. Given your history to date, this does not appear very likely.

[Eleanors38]

4. A city or county can choose not to rent their facilities.

Travis County (Austin) chose not to renew its contract with SAXET Gun Shows because the latter refused to go along with a plan to have b.g. checks for non-FFL sales. SAXET moved to another government facility in the county, and set up shop. Travis County is out $1 million in lost revenue.