The Onion’s Tips For Passing Gun Control Legislation

[Hoyt]

64. First, your next door neighbor could check to see if you've done something in your past to

keep you from buying a gun. They won't know what, but they will know you did something and are likely a very bad person.

Most importantly, there is no consequence if you do not keep the proper paperwork regarding the transfer and you have no accountability (negative outcome if you don't do it correctly).

In fact, let's say you sell a gun to someone who shoots up a school. The police come to your house and say we think you may have sold this gun to someone and we need to make sure you did it properly.

We already know that many gunners on DU have said if their most favored guns (the ones that can kill a lot of folks) were outlawed, they'd keep them and say, "oh I had it on a boat that sunk." So what are most gunners are likely to say, "I did check their background, but I'm sorry I have no record of the transaction, my dog ate it or some such bull." You have no accountability like an FFL who could lose their license.

Finally, the fact that many say it is an inconvenience to have to go to an FFL indicates that gunners don't give a crud, they aren't will to make a little effort to ensure a proper background check. I believe most gun fanciers will sell a gun for a fistful of cash without regard to the buyer's background. In fact, gun fanciers often set up a table at gun shows and sell some guns without a background check, citing the law that does not require a casual seller to check backgrounds. Then, you'll turn around and claim there is no loophole in the law. The fact that it costs you $30 is a small price to pay if you really give a dang.

My opinion is that the majority of gun owners don't care, and your post indicates that.