Well, we saw it comming. For the NRA members, you have a new message in your inbox
The ATF is trying to pass legislation for the reporting of 2 or more "long guns" with "detachable magazines" and "calibers greater than 22" within a five day period.
I'm sorry if this has already been posted, but I have not seen the thread.
This is no doubt in response to the straw purchases from Arizona recently, and the bill is targeting border states, CA, NM, AZ, and TX. From what I remember those guys were buying their guns 20-30 at a time. The NRA has taken the stance that the bill is not legal and cited a bunch of cases to support their stance.
From what I have seen, this will not require registration of the guns, but it is still an infringements of our rights pertaining to "search and seizure". I'm pretty sure I know how y'all feel about this bill. Myself I'm just wondering how the ATF thinks this will do any good.
Criminals can just go to multiple gun shops and pick up one gun from each every 6 days and still stock up their straw purchasing items.
On the other hand, is there a way to stop straw purchasing (other than FFLs calling people they suspect in to the ATF) that would not violate our rights?
The ATF is trying to pass legislation for the reporting of 2 or more "long guns" with "detachable magazines" and "calibers greater than 22" within a five day period.
I'm sorry if this has already been posted, but I have not seen the thread.
This is no doubt in response to the straw purchases from Arizona recently, and the bill is targeting border states, CA, NM, AZ, and TX. From what I remember those guys were buying their guns 20-30 at a time. The NRA has taken the stance that the bill is not legal and cited a bunch of cases to support their stance.
From what I have seen, this will not require registration of the guns, but it is still an infringements of our rights pertaining to "search and seizure". I'm pretty sure I know how y'all feel about this bill. Myself I'm just wondering how the ATF thinks this will do any good.
Criminals can just go to multiple gun shops and pick up one gun from each every 6 days and still stock up their straw purchasing items.
On the other hand, is there a way to stop straw purchasing (other than FFLs calling people they suspect in to the ATF) that would not violate our rights?