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14. But...what about permits?

Mon Sep 30, 2013, 04:23 PM

Sep 2013

"...A shutdown would affect the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Translation: That gun permit you wanted processed wouldn't happen anytime soon."

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/23/politics/government-shutdown-daily-life/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

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Delete [View all] cthulu2016 Sep 2013 OP

I have no doubt the gun nuts will still get their guns... Ohio Joe Sep 2013 #2

If felons are able to buy guns Turbineguy Sep 2013 #3

Holy Shit! I've only got 96 guns, how will I survive without more. 1-Old-Man Sep 2013 #4

Wait Until WALMART Hears about This!!! Stallion Sep 2013 #5

Except for this legcramp Sep 2013 #6

But...what about permits? Contrary1 Sep 2013 #14

The NICS system is used by law enforcement Jenoch Sep 2013 #19

SEE!!!!! Obama IS coming for your gunz!!!!!1111 uppityperson Sep 2013 #7

LOL I think I'll pop some pop corn and enjoy the show! B Calm Sep 2013 #8

have some carmel corn? gejohnston Sep 2013 #10

NICS will be up and running gejohnston Sep 2013 #9

My bad. CNN misled me, but I see upon googling that you are correct cthulu2016 Sep 2013 #12

FBI runs NICS gejohnston Sep 2013 #18

Yes you can hack89 Sep 2013 #13

Thank goodness for that! n/t Jefferson23 Sep 2013 #17

I applaud your edit. pintobean Sep 2013 #15