Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: So the firefighter shooter was using a Bushmaster .223 [View all]Jenoch
(7,720 posts)84. I believe the focus should be why
this guy ever saw the light of day after beating his grandmother to death with a hammer.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
160 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Yes - Do We See A Pattern Now - Just Waiting For All The NRA Apologist Excuses
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#2
If you require all private transactions to have a background check and go through an FFL dealer
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#41
Reading what the hidden posts were, I'd say yes. Insulting perhaps, but believable? yes.
uppityperson
Dec 2012
#122
he wasn't supposed to have weapons but just waiting to hear how he got them. Taking bets here...
wordpix
Dec 2012
#79
Anything can be claimed if a private citizen uses the internet to run the check.
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#10
Well the seller has no incentive to do a background check. The FFL dealer does.
Logical
Dec 2012
#103
They do if you institute significant criminal penalties for not doing so...
Lizzie Poppet
Dec 2012
#148
There has been calls for a federally mandated closure of the gun sho loophole for the past decade
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#43
They can introduce a bill that says "you have to annoy people on the internet everyday for no
kwassa
Dec 2012
#114
Do I really have to point out all the posts calling for a ban and confiscation?
hack89
Dec 2012
#142
Can't they hold back federal funds for states that do not comply? Like they do for drinking age, etc
Logical
Dec 2012
#89
To fix the background check issue. This should not even make the NRA mad really.
Logical
Dec 2012
#104
jump to this- and what difference does it make where he bought anythin? that isn't THE SUBJECT HERE
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#58
Yeah, he didn't really mean to kill his grandma when he beat her repeatedly with a hammer.
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#19
So rather than regulate semi auto weapons, just have mandatory life sentences for all crimes?
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2012
#24
No, only for heinous crimes like beating one's grandmother to death with a hammer
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#39
I believe that in New York premeditated murder with a weapon enhancement can result in a life...
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#40
If he had shot his grandmother rather than beating her to death, he might still be in prison
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#31
I'm ignorant of the "gun show loophole"... We have gun shows here often...
MrMickeysMom
Dec 2012
#47
In most gun shows, there is no requirement for a background check prior to selling a gun. n/t
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#55
Which is why tons of "private owners" put their arsenals on display at gun shows
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#66
so we are just supposed to believe what you type? weird, i found those words on the internets
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#76
I don't mind the FOPA. I think a 100% background check would be good though.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2012
#121
Only way to let go of the Hughes amendment is to require federal registration.
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#123
Not suggesting anything, but see here: (you can sell them at garage sales)
The Straight Story
Dec 2012
#68
wow, paranoia and willful ignorance of what gun control advocates are asking for....
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#83
Ignorant of what they are asking for? Yes...WHAT are they asking for?
The Straight Story
Dec 2012
#119
Your "buddy" robs a liquor store, gets caught, gives you up, you go to jail.
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2012
#105
There is no "gunshow loophole"- it is a private sales loophole. We need to fix it.
Cronkite
Dec 2012
#98
It is called a gun show loophole because all disqualified individuals know
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2012
#109