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Gun Control & RKBA

gejohnston

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3. Yes he did

Reply to LiberalArkie (Reply #2)

Sun Oct 18, 2015, 05:16 PM

Oct 2015

He did not have an Illinois Firearms Owners IDentification. AKA FOID.
They did not meet at a licensed gun dealer for the background check, required in IL
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/19/us-usa-guns-illinois-idUSBRE97I00X20130819

Also, it was not registered as required in the City of Chicago.

While he did not violate federal gun laws, but he did IL and Chicago. Of course, if he was a resident of a different state than the seller, that would be violating the Gun Control Act unless it is shipped to a licensed dealer in the buyer's home state for background check etc. That is how internet sales work. For example, if Ted Cruz were to sell a gun to Trump and simply hand it to him, that would violate federal law.

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Chicago Police: Father of Slain Boy Got Gun for Protection [View all] Eugene Oct 2015 OP

Looks like he needs some jail time Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #1

He didn't do anything illegal did he? It is legal for a non felon to purchase a gun LiberalArkie Oct 2015 #2

Yes he did gejohnston Oct 2015 #3

A gun can't protect you on top of the fridge. ileus Oct 2015 #4