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Squinch

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28. Thanks. I do think this is just the kind of thing that is needed to begin to work on this, and it
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 09:31 AM
Dec 2012

seems like this would actually have an effect and could be enacted fairly readily.

And yes, I agree that we need to go at this from a lot of angles and pick at it from the edges of each problem until we start making a dent.

Thanks for posting this. Happy holidays to you and yours.

Solution: Spryguy Dec 2012 #1
That's what OP proposed. nt jody Dec 2012 #2
Not quite. Spryguy Dec 2012 #4
Can't (Constitutionally) be regulated at the intrastate level...now what? pipoman Dec 2012 #5
"I believe that if the licensing requirements for FFLs were amended to require every FFL dealer to jody Dec 2012 #8
You make an excellent point. NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #3
I really believe the gun lobby may agree pipoman Dec 2012 #7
Thank you for your post. LisaLynne Dec 2012 #6
But it would have to be voluntary, right? Squinch Dec 2012 #9
Yes it would start out voluntary.. pipoman Dec 2012 #12
Thanks. I do think this is just the kind of thing that is needed to begin to work on this, and it Squinch Dec 2012 #28
I believe your idea is a sound one. Jenoch Dec 2012 #10
The "it's not the Federal Government's jurisdiction" talking point is simply inaccurate. DanTex Dec 2012 #11
Yes it does..well, regulates, not necessarily prevents.. pipoman Dec 2012 #13
While I like your suggestion and I'm adding it to my list of what my legislators are going to hear Squinch Dec 2012 #29
Thanks... pipoman Dec 2012 #35
How do pawn shops handle the sales? Do licencsed dealers take consignment deals? rwheeler31 Dec 2012 #14
If a pawn shop sells guns pipoman Dec 2012 #15
If you have ever watched Pawn Stars Jenoch Dec 2012 #19
Your idea sounds good to me. (n/t) spin Dec 2012 #16
There would have to be action on a state-by-state level. krispos42 Dec 2012 #17
I believe pipoman Dec 2012 #26
Very smart. Squinch Dec 2012 #30
Even post-Brzonkala, it's not clear to me how the court would rule, particularly... Recursion Dec 2012 #18
It wouldn't be a manditory system unless or until the pipoman Dec 2012 #25
I think initiatives like this would do very well at the ballot box SpartanDem Dec 2012 #20
2 problems Angleae Dec 2012 #21
The first pipoman Dec 2012 #23
I'm glad to see someone providing constructive ideas davidpdx Dec 2012 #22
I and others have floated this and similar ideas before.. pipoman Dec 2012 #24
Used gun sales should be through real "bricks and mortars" stores... Kolesar Dec 2012 #27
that is not what SCOTUS says the commerece clause says dsc Dec 2012 #31
The difference, of coarse, pipoman Dec 2012 #33
Don't disagree. But gun owners can go to FFL right now, most choose to take fistful of cash Hoyt Dec 2012 #32
"Most"...Yeah, most FFLs are not interested in doing inhouse transfers.. pipoman Dec 2012 #34
Good excuse to sell to unknown for cash. That is what irresponsible gun owners do. Hoyt Dec 2012 #36
Some will always prefer to be part of the problem.. pipoman Dec 2012 #37
Dont be so sure... Spryguy Dec 2012 #38
Help yourself..insure nothing happens.. pipoman Dec 2012 #39
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