Universal Background Checks for firearms

[Kang Colby]

16. I am against UBCs without real compromise.

Last edited Wed Oct 14, 2015, 11:48 AM - Edit history (1)

I posted this earlier today, but I will reshare with a slight addition. UBCs are our golden bargaining chip, and it would be foolish to give it away without making real progress with respect to the right to keep and bear arms. Keep in mind, we were able to pass the PLCAA, so all of the items below are politically feasible in exchange for UBCs.

That's why I think it makes sense to fight UBCs tooth and nail for the next few years. If the decision is ever made to go along with UBCs it will truly be a compromise and we needn't give away the bargaining chip without something in return.

A) Repeal of the Hughes amendment
B) Authorize handgun purchases from FFLs across state lines
C) National Concealed Carry reciprocity with a federal option, background check based on NICS
D) Strengthening FOPA, enhanced legal protections for firearm owners
E) Grant funding for high school state athletic associations for shooting sports
F) Repeal of 4473 record keeping requirements.
G) Public audit of NICS program
H) Establishment of an FFL program for individuals to purchase firearms directly. It would be like an FFL 03, but could be used for non-C&R.
I) Legal protection from the ATF for NFA trusts. (The ATF has been threatening to phase these out for years, we need to stop that effort.)
J) Repeal of ammo restrictions in LEOPA
K) Repeal of 922r and all import restrictions on civilian firearms and components
L) Additional funding for the CMP
M) CMP handgun sales
N) Grant program for true firearm safety organizations and efforts
O) Reduce NICS checks maximum processing time to 24 hours
P) Funding to "fix NICS", as supported by groups such as the NSSF.
Q) Removal of SBRs/SBSs/handguns with vertical grips and suppressors from NFA requirements
R) Restrict the Department of State from blocking the free exchange of cad files or similar design tools for CNC machines and 3D printers associated with civilian small arms.

If we can get those line items addressed, I would be supportive of UBCs, with exemptions for relatives.