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Gun Control & RKBA

gejohnston

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13. ATF doesn't have to do anything

Reply to flamin lib (Reply #7)

Thu Mar 31, 2016, 04:27 PM

Mar 2016

the locals can hand it over to the local US attorney. Locals often do when it comes to felon in possession, but the US attorneys refuse to prosecute.
Given that the time to crime is over a decade, the problem isn't the dealer. Chances are the gun was stolen five to seven years after purchase.

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what your saying is beergood Mar 2016 #1

The current system *is* a new regulation. shenmue Mar 2016 #2

sorry beergood Mar 2016 #3

The second amendment restricts only government. beevul Mar 2016 #4

Say Amen Sister! JonathanRackham Mar 2016 #5

While we are applauding the store owner's sixth sense, gejohnston Mar 2016 #6

There are a couple of answers to your questions. flamin lib Mar 2016 #7

On yet another note... theatre goon Mar 2016 #8

It is almost impossible to prove straw purchases unless they are completely flamin lib Mar 2016 #9

So, if one were to accept your assertions... theatre goon Mar 2016 #10

95% of gun dealers do the right thing when something doesn't feel right about a sale. flamin lib Mar 2016 #11

That's a fine strawman you've erected there... theatre goon Mar 2016 #12

This is so fucking tedious. You insist in talking past me not to me. flamin lib Mar 2016 #14

Nope, never been here before. theatre goon Mar 2016 #16

ATF doesn't have to do anything gejohnston Mar 2016 #13

Sorry, GE, but ya' lost me on that one. nt flamin lib Mar 2016 #15