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SecularMotion

(7,981 posts)
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 05:30 AM Jun 2016

Does a Federal Database of Gun Owners Make Sense?

Hawaii could be about to make history, but not everyone is happy. The state is now on the cusp of creating new regulations that would put all of Hawaii’s gun owners in a federal database.

The idea involves dramatically expanding state authorities’ access to the FBI’s “Rap Back” service, which is already used nationwide to track people working in a variety of sensitive positions. People on existing Rap Back lists range from teachers to candidates for high-level government security clearances.

If someone on a list commits a crime disqualifying them from their particular qualification, relevant authorities are informed automatically. The system is generally well-received by law enforcement officials.

“State agencies have been authorized to use the Rap Back system for more than 40 purposes since 2012, including checks of teachers, daycare operators, Hawaii Health System Corporation employees, and traffic management employees with access to secured areas,” read a memo from Hawaii’s legislators.

http://www.thealternativedaily.com/federal-database-gun-owners-make-sense/
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Does a Federal Database of Gun Owners Make Sense? (Original Post) SecularMotion Jun 2016 OP
Only if the database contains only the names of those with... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #1
No nt sarisataka Jun 2016 #2
Not going to ever come close to happening. DonP Jun 2016 #3
Lemme think about it. Ok, I've thought about it. shadowrider Jun 2016 #4

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,577 posts)
1. Only if the database contains only the names of those with...
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 06:38 AM
Jun 2016

...federal CC permits valid in all states and territories by persons engaging in interstate commerce.

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