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SoutherDem

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June 29, 2013

Background Checks

This may be a dumb question but I keep hearing about Universal Background Checks as the grand solution between those who want stricter gun control and those who don't. I don't have a problem with checking to see if someone has a criminal records before they purchase a weapon. But each time I purchase a gun I have to fill out a form and have the gun store check my record, so other than including private purchases, what is the difference between what we have now and what some are wanting to go to?

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About SoutherDem

I am not an English Major. I do and will from time to time make grammatical and spelling errors. It would be appreciated if those errors are pointed out using DU mail, but if you must show your superior ability to use the English language by posting on the forum, do not be offended if I choose to point out your need to show that superiority on the public forum also.