I have never had a concern about doing the background process when buying a gun. On the other hand, I have enjoyed the flexibility/freedom of being able to buy/sell a gun to with no knowledge of where it's been/goes. I have rarely left a sale with any question in mind about the person I had a transaction with.
Given that, I think I would not mind having an app on my phone that would allow a seller or a buyer to confidentially enter very basic info ie: Name, SSN and DOB that would provide an immediate "yes - no" answer. Might also add the SN of the gun to receive a "reported stolen" answer where it applies.
Believe me, I am not one to relinquish ANY of my precious rights - BUT I think something like this might get ahead of more complex restrictions on personal weapon sales and more importantly deter thieves from attempting to sell guns via the very loose system we currently enjoy. Something like this might even expand allow sales across state lines.
try to assume this information would not be stored in any device or central location - like the current checks are supposed to be
Any thoughts appreciated
Given that, I think I would not mind having an app on my phone that would allow a seller or a buyer to confidentially enter very basic info ie: Name, SSN and DOB that would provide an immediate "yes - no" answer. Might also add the SN of the gun to receive a "reported stolen" answer where it applies.
Believe me, I am not one to relinquish ANY of my precious rights - BUT I think something like this might get ahead of more complex restrictions on personal weapon sales and more importantly deter thieves from attempting to sell guns via the very loose system we currently enjoy. Something like this might even expand allow sales across state lines.
try to assume this information would not be stored in any device or central location - like the current checks are supposed to be
Any thoughts appreciated
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