GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE, OR DO THEY?

[F.U.]

That's my thought as well. Without a SS# the background is conducted using just the name and DOB. A SS# would speed the check up and pinpoint the persons identity.

Yes you are reading that right. Currently dealers have the right to complete the transaction after 3 consecutive working days. Even if we have not had a response from the NICS system. I think that is crazy.

Thanks for the response, FU! Those are just common sense issues, why would anyone have a problem with that. Jeez Louise.

There are a lot of people that feel that we should not have to jump through ANY hoops to own a firearm. I know, I was one. I have started to rethink my stance on this subject. Some background checks and small restrictions arnt really as bad as I once felt they were.

No kidding.

If a person has nothing to hide or isn’t trying to skirt the legal system, what’s a little red tape to go through to ensure the safety of others?

It’s like flying.

I know I’m not a criminal, but I’ll go through the b.s. to try and deter the bad guys.

It all starts with a lack of trust of our government. You never know what they have up their sleeves. Simple things like background checks can turn around and be used against us in the future. The journey of a mile starts with the first step. I understand how gun owners feel. If we give them a inch today, they will want a foot tomorrow. That is why we fight every inch of the way. Don't give them a inch because they will just want more tomorrow. How many times have you heard, Its a good start, when talking about adding steps to the system? That simple phrase says it all.
Now I am willing to compromise and rework the NICS system. But I do think current dealers should be involved in this rebuilding process. We know the loopholes, what works and what doesn't. I think we could come up with a much better system than any of those pencil pushers in the offices.