10-06-2015, 09:51 AM
(10-06-2015, 08:02 AM)F.U. Wrote: As far as the Concealed Carry permit/license holders go, I don't understand why they should have to do the NICS check. When a person files for those permits they background check is actually completed by the CLEO at that time. So why should they be subjected to twice the amount of paperwork just because they have went through the right channels and done things the right way?
I suppose the argument can be made that any time after they get their permit/license they could commit a crime that would make them ineligible. However, as far as I know when a disqualifying crime occurs, those permits/licenses must be surrendered and the ability to carry the firearm is suspended pending trial outcome in most if not all states.
For example here in Texas, a class A or B misdemeanor makes you ineligible for concealed carry, and if you already have your license it's suspended upon arrest. If you're convicted, it's formally revoked and you're out of luck for at least five or more years.
That said, I don't mind doing the 5 minutes of paperwork to do the instant check when I purchase a firearm, permit holder or not. I'm also all for FFL transfers for all transactions, even private and family ones. That way the check always gets done, and it eases the liability of the seller potentially selling a weapon to someone who can't get it.
But even with all that, in most of these cases it wouldn't have stopped these mental patients from legally purchasing their guns.
Bernie has it right on #4.