Reply #28: A problem with private access to the database

[DissedByBush]

I could check up on anyone, any time, regardless of reason.

That's just not right, an invasion of privacy.

It being on your license also invokes "nobody's damn business."

How about if you're thinking of ever buying a gun privately, then register with NICS and get an ID consisting of your last name and a number, and you enter a PIN. The name/number combo is to be unique, plus your name in it lets the seller know you're not faking it.

The seller can call an 800 number, he spells-out your ID by voice.

The system asks for a PIN, he hands you the phone, you type your PIN, and give it back. He gets a simple "yes" or "no" response.

I really can't see forcing this though without violating any rights.

However, having done this is proof the seller made an honest effort to weed out bad guys. Should the buyer turn out to be a bad guy the seller should be by law shielded from any criminal prosecution or civil liability in relation to the sale or what was done with the gun afterward.

That might be enough of a carrot.