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In reply to the discussion: The "Gun Show Loophole" solution? [View all]Squinch
(50,774 posts)28. Thanks. I do think this is just the kind of thing that is needed to begin to work on this, and it
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.
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"I believe that if the licensing requirements for FFLs were amended to require every FFL dealer to
jody
Dec 2012
#8
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
The "it's not the Federal Government's jurisdiction" talking point is simply inaccurate.
DanTex
Dec 2012
#11
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
How do pawn shops handle the sales? Do licencsed dealers take consignment deals?
rwheeler31
Dec 2012
#14
Even post-Brzonkala, it's not clear to me how the court would rule, particularly...
Recursion
Dec 2012
#18
Don't disagree. But gun owners can go to FFL right now, most choose to take fistful of cash
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#32