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In reply to the discussion: Gun activist sent 30-round magazine to Conn. Governor for Christmas [View all]Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)By federal law, ALL FFL dealers must perform them and that is most booths at any gun show. It is not a GUN SHOW loophole it is a PRIVATE SALE loophole but the former sounds bad. Now private sales between two people within the same state (intrastate private seller transfer) may happen in the parking lot or in a persons garage. Since this is state controlled it may differ by state. I agree lets do something about that. How about opening NICS up for private sales? How about making sure all mental heath records are in NICS? How about ensuring all domestic violence convictions are in NICS, same with restraining orders? The database is only as good as the data in it. 100% check with bad or missing data is useless.
How about issuing a license to purchase and own a firearm. Could be by type and you would have to demonstrate firearms safety and handling. Background check could be done when issued. Have it buy a weapon no waiting period. Transfers done through FFL to verify.