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In reply to the discussion: This seems like an absurdly easy way to achieve universal background checks on gun purchases [View all]nick of time
(651 posts)25. Or if they have those new scanners
that are used on smartphones for transaction, they could swipe the barcode on the license and walla, sale or no sale.
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This seems like an absurdly easy way to achieve universal background checks on gun purchases [View all]
Recursion
Feb 2013
OP
Once the license is issued, scan the bar code like a lottery ticket machine does
DainBramaged
Feb 2013
#1
It ain't hard. All the gun dealer needs is a phone line or internet connection.
DainBramaged
Feb 2013
#3
Unless each gun carries a registration similar to a vehicle this will fail....
Swede Atlanta
Feb 2013
#9
I am drafting a letter for my (non-voting) Congresswoman. People who don't live in DC...
Recursion
Feb 2013
#12
No need for credit; I think this is a good idea and I'd love to see it implemented
Recursion
Feb 2013
#18
I like that, too: start it, at least, as just a simplification rather than a requirement
Recursion
Feb 2013
#16
Power to pre-clear people? The same thing that currently gives them power to clear them in real-time
Recursion
Feb 2013
#24
gun registration shouldn't scare gun owners any more than car registration scares car owners
CreekDog
Feb 2013
#27
I don't think it should either. Machine guns have been registered for 80 years...
Recursion
Feb 2013
#28
Good idea. Maybe it could be an optional add-on when renewing car registration,
ecstatic
Feb 2013
#29
Legislation is not a magic spell. Almost no matter what is done would not eliminate the risk
TheKentuckian
Feb 2013
#46