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2024-04-11 -Land of the Free

'Here's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online

[NPR] The Justice Department announced a new rule Thursday that will require anyone who sells guns to run federal background checks — a process that would cut down on what's been known as the 'gun show loophole.'

The rule expands the definition of what it means to be "engaged in the business" of selling firearms. The clarification means that background checks are required for the sale of guns not just at gun stores, but also for guns sold at flea markets, on social media and at gun shows.
[what about the back of taxis, playgrounds or National Parks?]
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the new move will save lives.

"Under this regulation, it will not matter if guns are sold on the internet, at a gun show, or at a brick-and-mortar store: if you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit, you must be licensed, and you must conduct background checks," Garland told reporters.
"predominantly to earn a profit"
The Justice Department said the new rule, which goes into effect 30 days after it is submitted, would affect roughly 23,000 unlicensed dealers. It has the potential to impact tens of thousands of gun sales each year. It also allows for better tracing of guns that are found at crime scenes, including mass shootings.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-04-11 07:29|| || Front Page|| [11143 views ] Top

#1 Did NPR check local gun shows to see if background checks were not already conducted?

Posted by Procopius2k 2024-04-11 07:42|| 2024-04-11 07:42|| Front Page Top

#2 /\ More ATF and FBI personnel will likely be needed to handle the increased levels of background checks. I recommend at least 80,000 for each agency.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-04-11 07:45|| 2024-04-11 07:45|| Front Page Top

#3 When you advertise your gun for sale be sure to state you are selling it for a loss.

Posted by Xyz 2024-04-11 07:56|| 2024-04-11 07:56|| Front Page Top

#4 I see no mention of barter whatsoever.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-04-11 08:04|| 2024-04-11 08:04|| Front Page Top

#5 re #2: Besoeker, while you're at it, throw in 75,000 IRS agents just for the heck of it.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2024-04-11 10:34|| 2024-04-11 10:34|| Front Page Top

#6 ^ Now you're talking reparation hiring, which would likely be quickly approved by the gov't.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-04-11 10:40|| 2024-04-11 10:40|| Front Page Top

#7 #4 in New Mexico any transfer of guns has to be reported, to 'friend', family member, inheritance.... Just another technicality to steal from law abiding cause they don't apply the law to so many criminals already doing it.

Posted by Procopius2k 2024-04-11 11:06|| 2024-04-11 11:06|| Front Page Top

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