Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
12. Private gun sales are completely unregulated and comprise at least 40% of gun transfers in the US.
Wed Aug 19, 2015, 11:39 AM
Aug 2015

The only requirement is that the seller not knowingly sell to a felon or other restricted person. Unless the buyer volunteers that he is a prohibited person there is no further regulation.

From your first source: The ATF recommends that manufacturers voluntarily submit weapons for case-by-case determination after the manufacture or modification to determine if the prototype or modification conforms to laws regulating the sale of firearms.

Source 2 is about licensing manufacturers and definitions. There is no regulation of features, methods of manufacture or other regulation of the actual making of a firearm in that publication.

Source 3 is about licensed FFLs in business to sell to the public and their responsibilities pertaining to background checks and record keeping.

Source 4 pertains to the sale of firearms and laws applying to various types of firearms.

Source 5 applies to the LOCATION of a manufacturing facility.

NOWHERE in any of your citations are there any regulations on the features, methods or other aspects of making a gun. There doesn't even have to be a mechanical safety to prevent discharge if the trigger is inadvertently pulled.

I'm familiar with all those publications from applying for a C&R FFL and gunsmith license. Didn't proceed with the gunsmith because it requires a stand alone storefront and I don't have/want one.

Your response is little more than NRA gun fetishist dribble.



Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Gun Control & RKBA»Sanders says he could sup...»Reply #12