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In reply to the discussion: How did a convicted killer get guns? [View all]kwassa
(23,340 posts)61. Private intrastate sales should not be a state matter, obviously. They should be federally regulated
Most guns were manufactured out-of-state and originally sold from those sources., I think it would work under the commerce clause.
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Easy. He hands his friend money, his friend buys guns, hands it to him
The Straight Story
Dec 2012
#9
So, 9 states out of 50 require background checks at gunshows, leaving 41 not requiring ...
kwassa
Dec 2012
#47
One of those private sales resulted in an abuser getting a gun, killing his wife & 2 others,
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#55
Private intrastate sales should not be a state matter, obviously. They should be federally regulated
kwassa
Dec 2012
#61