GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE, OR DO THEY?

[BlueTiki]

One thing that I would be a little concerned about if the Lyons' ordinance was replicated in other problem areas is potential LE overreach. Gun shop workers should follow all of the screening laws, deny purchases to suspected straw buyers, notify LE... No problem there.

I wouldn't want to see prosecutors go after gun shops when their workers sold to smooth straw purchasers where there were no visible clues that the sells were not on the up-and-up.

And this presents an opportunity for the Feds to develop procedures, similar to combating racial profiling, when it comes to firearm sellers and their employees.

Additionally, if a firearm is recovered at the scene or during the investigation of a crime AND the weapon is in the possession of someone other than the original buyer . . . the pressure should rightfully be placed on the ORIGINAL purchaser to disclose reason for the transfer and the steps taken to vet the sale.

Stop the sales to "legitimate" criminals and the subsequent transfer to "end-user" thugs.