Gun Control & RKBA
Showing Original Post only (View all)Is it time for a red flag number when it comes to ammunition? [View all]
I read the forum purpose and I believe my question falls within the correct parameters. This is my first post to the group, so, if it doesn't qualify please someone tell me and I'll lock the thread.
I heard on the news that the Colorado shooter purchased 6000 rounds within the last 60 days. For the sake of lowering the casualty rates with these shootings, is it possible to set up a red flag number on the number of rounds a person buys? I'm not saying to put a limit on the purchase, but for the sake of public safety, wouldn't it be a good idea to keep track of someone who suddenly purchased such a high number of rounds at one time?
I can understand someone that goes to the shooting range on a regular basis getting a pattern of high round count. No problem. But isn't it time to keep track of someone who purchases an automatic and buys as much as 6000 rounds in as short period of time? In this case, if he had his house booby trapped, maybe there were other purchases that would have brought the authorities in to find out what was going on?