Hello... Moderate Gun Owners. Where ARE You?

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9. Her administrative action is strange because it is already existing law.

Clinton called for lawmakers to address the issue. But if they don't, she would require that anyone “attempting to sell a significant number of guns be deemed ‘in the business of selling firearms,’” which would “ensure that high-volume gun sellers are covered by the same common sense rules that apply to gun stores -- including requiring background checks on gun sales.” Asked what would constitute “a significant number of guns,” a Clinton aide responded, “There are a number of studies being conducted currently regarding illegal gun sales that could inform an eventual rulemaking.”

From the Gun Control Act of 1968

**§922. Unlawful acts
&quot a) It shall be unlawful—
" (1) for any person, except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing, or dealing in firearms or ammunition, or in the course of such business to ship, transport, or receive any firearm or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce;

Its like HRC (and this reporter) doesn't even know the existing law.