Lone_Gunman
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Specifically, I mean a new one you bought yourself from an FFL dealer, so you know that it has not had a previous owner?
Here is why I ask:
Lets say you are stopped by police while carrying your firearm concealed. You have a permit, and everything is legal. I suppose the policeman could ask to see your gun, right? And if so, couldnt he get on the radio and have them check to see if your gun has ever been reported stolen by checking the serial number?
Is computerization of stolen guns sophisticated enough to allow him rapid access to that info?
If your gun is used, and at some time was reported stolen, even if you later legitimately bought it, it looks like they might think you are the one that stole it.
Here is why I ask:
Lets say you are stopped by police while carrying your firearm concealed. You have a permit, and everything is legal. I suppose the policeman could ask to see your gun, right? And if so, couldnt he get on the radio and have them check to see if your gun has ever been reported stolen by checking the serial number?
Is computerization of stolen guns sophisticated enough to allow him rapid access to that info?
If your gun is used, and at some time was reported stolen, even if you later legitimately bought it, it looks like they might think you are the one that stole it.