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Gun Control Reform Activism

sarisataka

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5. I would not object

Reply to Ptah (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 18, 2013, 02:53 PM

Mar 2013

and do support universal checks. That is a harder law to pass and enforce.
To work on shows would have been/be an immediate, easy to define and implement step that would have broad support from both sides of the issue, have a positive influence on sales, avoid claims of undue burden- as it mirrors the process of licensed dealers at the same location, and hopefully have a measurable, positive effect of criminal gun transfer and ownership which would build support for universal checks and 4473.

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This message was self-deleted by its author hack89 Mar 2013 #1

Sounds like an excellent start. premium Mar 2013 #2

Why not Federal Firearms Transaction Record (ATF Form 4473) for all sales? Ptah Mar 2013 #3

Good idea. premium Mar 2013 #4

I would not object sarisataka Mar 2013 #5

I like this approach Pullo Mar 2013 #6

Why treat a private transfer at a gun show differently than a private transfer at someone's home? slackmaster Mar 2013 #7

All firearm transfers (not just sales) need to have a 4473, public or private, not just gun shows. Ikonoklast Mar 2013 #8

I feel this legislation would have the support of most gun owners. ... spin Mar 2013 #9