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In reply to the discussion: I have an idea on how to close all the gun loop holes quite easily. [View all]pediatricmedic
(397 posts)34. Technically, already been done in many states
Possessing a CHL or concealed carry permit means you don't have to do a background check at time of purchase. Most are on 2 or 4 year renewals as well. They also let you know what your potential liability is in many situations.
All that I know of require you be photographed, fingerprints taken, background checked, and attend some sort of training/certification.
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This is a much better idea than divvying up guns into "good" and "bad" classes
Recursion
Feb 2013
#13
Passing one background check and then having no checks would be a terrible mistake.
HereSince1628
Feb 2013
#21
Forget gun owning, I wouldn't want my red state sen. to know I've sung at the WI Capitol.
HereSince1628
Feb 2013
#26
If they could put computer chips in guns that only allow them to work in designated areas via gps
libertyandjustice24
Feb 2013
#28
that is prett bad ass thanks for the link. That would be great. Gun control and a new market
libertyandjustice24
Feb 2013
#31
Throw in a non-discretionary federal CCW permit, valid in all 50 states, and I might go for it
badtoworse
Feb 2013
#35