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JJChambers

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21. We do require background checks for most gun purchases

Wed Apr 16, 2014, 12:50 AM

Apr 2014

Every gun I've ever purchased has been preceded by a background check, except for one. A good friend was hard up for some cash and sold me one from his collection for cheap. I traded it the next day at a local FFL and picked up what I really wanted (a ruger LCR .357, which I carry to this day on my ankle everywhere I go. I keep it loaded with Hornady 38 special critical defense loads). Of course the trade transaction had a background check as well.

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Bloomberg Plans a $50 Million Challenge to the N.R.A. [View all] octoberlib Apr 2014 OP

WOW Duckhunter935 Apr 2014 #1

Isn't that the definition of Astroturf? Savannahmann Apr 2014 #2

Yes. nt Mojorabbit Apr 2014 #33

This is the first I've heard of Mayors Against Illegal Guns. edgineered Apr 2014 #3

and he will most likely fail bossy22 Apr 2014 #4

Maybe, maybe not. DanTex Apr 2014 #7

support doesnt equal voter intensity bossy22 Apr 2014 #11

Yeah, the idea is to use money to fight the intensity and funding gaps that currently exist. DanTex Apr 2014 #12

Super Duper ditto to that! SoapBox Apr 2014 #43

The devil is in the details, DanTex appal_jack Apr 2014 #29

Well, personally, I think a gun registry would be a good idea. DanTex Apr 2014 #35

The gun lobby is ALEC and the NRA and the upaloopa Apr 2014 #53

Here's the umbrella org Sweet Freedom Apr 2014 #5

Guns are here to stay. Even poll from DUers here support guns! nt Logical Apr 2014 #6

Maybe, but that doesn't mean we can't require background checks for gun purchases. DanTex Apr 2014 #8

Thank you for the rational reminder. Of course, guns are here to stay.. that doesn't mean Cha Apr 2014 #9

Maybe VScott Apr 2014 #10

Who knows. Most Americans also favor licensing and registration. DanTex Apr 2014 #13

We could have had a UBC law last year Jenoch Apr 2014 #17

Actually, it was the GOP that screwed it up. DanTex Apr 2014 #22

I agree, but who will support banning private sales.... Logical Apr 2014 #14

What do you mean "banning"? 90% of Americans will support requiring background checks for them. DanTex Apr 2014 #15

90% mog75 Apr 2014 #16

For example... DanTex Apr 2014 #20

thank you mog75 Apr 2014 #24

I am actually fine with registration also. But stolen guns.... Logical Apr 2014 #26

Not really. DanTex Apr 2014 #27

I doubt it. Criminals get illegal drugs easily. And they are illegal. Guns are 100% legal! Logical Apr 2014 #37

It's not quite that simple. DanTex Apr 2014 #38

Well we can disagree on this..... Logical Apr 2014 #40

I don't know where the 5% figure comes from. DanTex Apr 2014 #41

How when it comes to obtaining them??? Logical Apr 2014 #48

Are you asking how guns and drugs are different? DanTex Apr 2014 #54

In a 1997 prisoner survey..... Logical Apr 2014 #56

I don't know the exact percentage, of course. DanTex Apr 2014 #59

We do require background checks for most gun purchases JJChambers Apr 2014 #21

But not all of them. Which is the point. DanTex Apr 2014 #23

Who cares how you carry you friggin gunz? Jeebus. Hoyt Apr 2014 #28

The other people who like guns? Of which, even on this forum, there are many. JJChambers Apr 2014 #36

A lot less than you think, particularly those who get all excited about carrying a Hoyt Apr 2014 #61

Silly boy JJChambers Apr 2014 #64

Gun marketeers know what turns gun fanciers on. Hoyt Apr 2014 #65

What a strange viewpoint you have. I'll never understand it. It's simply illogical. JJChambers Apr 2014 #67

So is strapping on a gun to walk out the front door. Hoyt Apr 2014 #69

I would rather have one and not need it than need one and not have it. JJChambers Apr 2014 #70

Do you carry a defibrillator? Much more likely to really need it. Hoyt Apr 2014 #71

That isn't really practical to carry, though I am certified in CPR JJChambers Apr 2014 #72

I don't know your case, but Zimmerman and Dunn believe a gun saved their lives. Hoyt Apr 2014 #73

Hurray billionaire sugar daddies! 1000words Apr 2014 #18

Almost as much as I am bemused by deflective posts containing little more than petulance... LanternWaste Apr 2014 #52

If he wants his $50 million to be more effectively used Loudly Apr 2014 #19

Or we could use the money to make sure more minorities are stopped and frisked. oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #34

Here. This is for you. Loudly Apr 2014 #39

You know I was being sarcastic right? oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #47

Challenge consisting of what? A boxing match with the NRA President? Waste... cherokeeprogressive Apr 2014 #25

He's a narcissistic jackass oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #32

Looking at how to effectively use that money is a problem in itself. edgineered Apr 2014 #30

"Privilege?" derby378 Apr 2014 #45

If only common sense were more common. edgineered Apr 2014 #68

meh oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #31

Moms against the NRA marions ghost Apr 2014 #42

Money down the tubes... Hip_Flask Apr 2014 #44

He did wonders in CO during the recall elections Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2014 #62

While I don't know for certain... Hip_Flask Apr 2014 #63

Support for gun control? badtoworse Apr 2014 #46

Woah there buddy Kurska Apr 2014 #49

The only way I see him succeeding is by employing me Hutzpa Apr 2014 #50

Fuck Bloomberg. MicaelS Apr 2014 #51

I'll put my backing behind Americans for Responsible Solutions sarisataka Apr 2014 #55

Give it a chance marions ghost Apr 2014 #57

Good. Hopefully, it will be money well spent. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #58

Bloomberg has a set of laws for him and another set of laws for us little people Lurks Often Apr 2014 #60

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY... rrneck Apr 2014 #66