06-24-2016, 12:34 PM
Serious answer:
Yeah, I think if one of the relatively small number of people on a Terror Watch List attempted to purchase a gun and the Feds were notified, it would be prioritized and moved on as quickly as possible considering the current public safety risks.
Even if one believes the Fed doesn't care about public safety, 'cover your ass' mode would be a motivator. No LE agency or officer would want to be known as the one that ignored a tip that a mass shooter or terrorist had attempted to buy a firearm.
There is legislation underway to increase funding for terrorist and firearm law enforcement; I believe that's got bi-partisan support. More resources are needed to address the increased threat. If that funding comes to pass, I think it would further improve the timeliness and effectiveness of the tip response.
Yeah, I think if one of the relatively small number of people on a Terror Watch List attempted to purchase a gun and the Feds were notified, it would be prioritized and moved on as quickly as possible considering the current public safety risks.
Even if one believes the Fed doesn't care about public safety, 'cover your ass' mode would be a motivator. No LE agency or officer would want to be known as the one that ignored a tip that a mass shooter or terrorist had attempted to buy a firearm.
There is legislation underway to increase funding for terrorist and firearm law enforcement; I believe that's got bi-partisan support. More resources are needed to address the increased threat. If that funding comes to pass, I think it would further improve the timeliness and effectiveness of the tip response.