David Frum

[krispos42]

39. Sales from licenced gun dealers (new guns and some used guns) all go through background checks

Interstate sales (new or used) also go through background checks. I purchased one recently from out-of-state; it was sent to a local dealer, who performed the check (for a fee) before handing over my used gun.

Intra-state sales depend on state laws. In Connecticut, private-to-private sales don't go through a dealer, but the buyer and seller have to have a permit (long gun, handgun, or concealed handgun) and fill out a form. The seller called the State Police and reads in the information on the form (permit numbers, addresses, names, gun type, make, model, caliber, serial number, etc.) and then runs a background check. If the sale is approved, the seller can then transfer the gun, but a copy of the form is mailed to both the State Police and the police department of the buyer.

Other states have different laws.