Reply #53: The problem with NICS and intrastate sales

[pipoman]

isn't going away. The Federal Gov. has no jurisdiction over intrastate personal property transactions. This is why the issue has not already been resolved. Some states require NICS for personal sales. I believe that the feds could require FFL dealers to do NICS checks for a statutory fee, say $20. At the same time add protection from civil and criminal prosecution if a gun which has been transferred through NICS is used in a crime. Then do a wide spread ad/information campaign to let people know this is an option. Most people who are selling a gun would like to know they are not selling it to a prohibited buyer.

Another reasonable change in business as usual would be for the Feds to fully fund BATFE enforcement of current laws, particularly investigation of NICS denials. Most of the time an NICS denial means that the attempted purchaser has at least committed perjury and is actively trying to buy a gun. This seems like a no brainer.