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In reply to the discussion: It is time to add social media to background checks for gun purchases. nt [View all]Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)54. that looks like a ATF form 4473 question
11 b. Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could imprison you for
more than one year? (See Instructions for Question 11.b.)
more than one year? (See Instructions for Question 11.b.)
I certify that my answers to Section A are true, correct, and complete. I have read and understand the Notices, Instructions,
and Definitions on ATF Form 4473. I understand that answering yes to question 11.a. if I am not the actual buyer is a crime punishable as a felony under Federal law, and may also violate State and/or local law. I understand that a person who answers yes to any of the questions 11.b. through 11.k. is prohibited from purchasing or receiving a firearm. I understand that a person who answers yes to question 11.l. is prohibited from purchasing or receiving a firearm, unless the person also answers Yes to question 12. I also understand that making any false oral or written statement, or exhibiting any false or misrepresented identification with respect to this transaction, is a crime punish able as a felony under Federal law, and may also violate State and/or local law. I further understand that the repetitive purchase of firearms for the purpose of resale for livelihood and profit without a Federal firearms license is a violation of law
(See Instructions for Question 16)
and Definitions on ATF Form 4473. I understand that answering yes to question 11.a. if I am not the actual buyer is a crime punishable as a felony under Federal law, and may also violate State and/or local law. I understand that a person who answers yes to any of the questions 11.b. through 11.k. is prohibited from purchasing or receiving a firearm. I understand that a person who answers yes to question 11.l. is prohibited from purchasing or receiving a firearm, unless the person also answers Yes to question 12. I also understand that making any false oral or written statement, or exhibiting any false or misrepresented identification with respect to this transaction, is a crime punish able as a felony under Federal law, and may also violate State and/or local law. I further understand that the repetitive purchase of firearms for the purpose of resale for livelihood and profit without a Federal firearms license is a violation of law
(See Instructions for Question 16)
Sounds like he may have lied on his ATF from 4473. As the OP has an FFL, they should know that the sale should not have been completed under existing law and the buyer should be up and prosecuted for a federal offense.
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It is time to add social media to background checks for gun purchases. nt [View all]
flamin lib
Jun 2015
OP
If they can find their on-line stuff so quickly after the fact, why not before the fact?
-none
Jun 2015
#17
Hey, you don't fill out the the NICS form you don't get a gun. Don't give up
flamin lib
Jun 2015
#26
Question 32) "do you have a facebook account and what is your password?"
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2015
#3
"By signing this form, you agree that all information supplied is accurate and truthful.
MineralMan
Jun 2015
#6
Good point. That would effectively give guns to only those with ill intent.
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2015
#11
Lol, sure you did. I'll be sure to remind you of the power you'd grant police the next time you..
X_Digger
Jun 2015
#34
I organized for Occupy L.A. & it's on Facebook. Do I get a gun...your highness?
U4ikLefty
Jun 2015
#29
Not letting you off the hook. The gov't thinks I'm a "threat" (Occupy L.A.), shoud they disallow my
U4ikLefty
Jun 2015
#31
Yeah you're right. Guns for everyone. No qualifications, no checks. Post on social media your
flamin lib
Jun 2015
#36
Obvious fanatacism cuts both ways. Firearms will not be eliminated. Background checks are law.
Panich52
Jun 2015
#37
So, if you wanted to scuttle somebody's life, how hard would making a fake page in their name be?
Freelancer
Jun 2015
#56
Telling an untruth (i.e., lying) online on social media is not perjury. Thus,
closeupready
Jun 2015
#63