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In reply to the discussion: Gun Enthusiasts Pack (gun) Shows To Buy Assault Weapons [View all]ProgressiveProfessor
(22,144 posts)41. Based on what principles of law?
Depending on the state, private party transactions (fraudulently called the gun show loophole) may or may not be allowed.
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It's a highly emotionally-charged issue, even under the best of circumstances.
Fridays Child
Dec 2012
#81
Make it a Federal crime to be in possession of one not unlike the 'sawed-off' shotgun. eom
Purveyor
Dec 2012
#6
A federal felony conviction for possession should be a sufficient 'incentive' to collect most of
Purveyor
Dec 2012
#18
We have the SWAT teams and they are already breaking down doors looking for drugs
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#26
The only reason I hesitate to support this is the number of gun battles these nuts would start! nt
SylviaD
Dec 2012
#39
Indeed, and ever one of those 'legally traded' are registered with the Fed. Gov... eom
Purveyor
Dec 2012
#55
The Democratic Party controlled Congress for 50 years prior to the gun ban and the 1994 losses.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#83
Yet another imbecile who feels he's a responsible gun owner. Just like Mrs. Lanza, with her
Squinch
Dec 2012
#37
Nope. Those aren't attempts at reasoning. That's all over now. No reason to begin a
Squinch
Dec 2012
#56
The gun manufacturers are giddy with joy selling their weapons and boasting their profits
neverforget
Dec 2012
#28
Eric Holder should be the only one selling any guns. Ban gun dealers and gun shows.
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#34
These shows should be closed down and every gun sold in the past few weeks confiscated!!!! nt
SylviaD
Dec 2012
#38
They all want to be the next Nancy Lanza, legal owner of a gun used in a massacre
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#77