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In reply to the discussion: Wisconsin Mass Shooter Exploited Background Check Loophole That NRA Says Isn't A Problem [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)3. It's not a loophole
because it was intentionally written into federal law. It is also inaccurate to say "private sellers are not required to" because private sellers are prohibited by federal law. In fact when you call the NICS call center, assuming you come up with the phone number, the operator will ask for your FFL number. Some states do require private sales be brokered by an FFL or the cops. Most don't.
BTW, the MM editors should have changed "required him to turn any firearms he owned into police" to "required him surrender any firearms he owned to police."
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Wisconsin Mass Shooter Exploited Background Check Loophole That NRA Says Isn't A Problem [View all]
SecularMotion
Oct 2012
OP
I'm sure I'd be vilified by hardliners, but I think I've got a reasonable solution.
Glaug-Eldare
Oct 2012
#5
You pay for driver's licenses, passports, incorporation, occupational licenses, etc.
Glaug-Eldare
Oct 2012
#21
The background check is for Federal Firearms Licensees to use and no other person...
Eleanors38
Oct 2012
#8
Boy, the switch from print to Innertube media has left decent editing in the dust.nt
Eleanors38
Oct 2012
#20
Unfortunately, there is a coven of folks who seem to have a peculiar fascination for thugs.nt
Eleanors38
Oct 2012
#19
The real problem here is that unlicensed sellers of personal used firearms HAVE NO WAY to check...
slackmaster
Oct 2012
#24
The law allows people to avoid a background check by purchasing from a private seller.
DanTex
Oct 2012
#42
4/10. You got seven buzzwords into that, but you left out "reasonable" and "children/youth(s)".
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2012
#50