I have been watching alot of the gun related testimony/discussion on various channels. I heard a recommendation that I thought might alleviate some of our concerns about background checks/registration. I would like to hear opinions.
The gist of the idea is that there would be comprehensive background checks for any firearm transaction. But before you dig in your heels and say HE$$ NO! Anyone possessing a FFL or a valid carry permit in their State of residence, who is completing the transaction is said State would be exempt from the background check. It makes sense to me. If you have a valid carry license then you have already successfully completed a full background check and another would be redundant. Of course there would probably be language that would encourage or perhaps force States to monitor their licensing and ensure that, should a licensee become disqualified for any reason, that the database is updated accordingly. On the face of it this would seem to allow "gun people" who routinely buy and sell to continue to do so without interference while allowing the Gubmint to keep track of those non-licensees who are dealing in firearms. I know it isn't perfect but, for me, there seem to be some merit to this idea. Tell me what I am missing...other than we will not accept any infringement. I get that.
The gist of the idea is that there would be comprehensive background checks for any firearm transaction. But before you dig in your heels and say HE$$ NO! Anyone possessing a FFL or a valid carry permit in their State of residence, who is completing the transaction is said State would be exempt from the background check. It makes sense to me. If you have a valid carry license then you have already successfully completed a full background check and another would be redundant. Of course there would probably be language that would encourage or perhaps force States to monitor their licensing and ensure that, should a licensee become disqualified for any reason, that the database is updated accordingly. On the face of it this would seem to allow "gun people" who routinely buy and sell to continue to do so without interference while allowing the Gubmint to keep track of those non-licensees who are dealing in firearms. I know it isn't perfect but, for me, there seem to be some merit to this idea. Tell me what I am missing...other than we will not accept any infringement. I get that.