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In reply to the discussion: New Rule [View all]pipoman
(16,038 posts)48. Yep
See post 25 for an explanation. I believe that the judiciary committee determined that the law wouldn't pass judicial review, just as they have every single other time it has come to them in a bill, just as was determined in 1994 which is why this one very specific type of sale was exempted in the first place. The pressure was on Reed was to take it to a vote. In light of it's near certain failure in the courts, it wasn't worth risking the seats of Democrats in 2014. It failed for constitutional reasons, IM(experienced)O
The answer is at the state level.
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Every gun I've bought AR15, AK47s, Mini 14s, I've never had a background check.
bahrbearian
Apr 2013
#8
You cant be series. "I think it failed for constitutional reasons," Really, REALLY!!
rhett o rick
Apr 2013
#45
Bills do not get "judicial review" as a matter of course. That only happens if
rhett o rick
Apr 2013
#53
Listen Fool, private sales do not require Background checks, you just admitted to that ..
bahrbearian
Apr 2013
#78
The issue and the problem is guns are easily available to anyone. We need to license them in the ex
robinlynne
Apr 2013
#71
impossible? it's happening all over the world with good results. (Australia)
robinlynne
Apr 2013
#73
Hey it was once a dream that blacks and whites could sit together and have lunch.
robinlynne
Apr 2013
#74
And there you are, first post! Wow, and do you ever miss the point. The RW/NRA thanks you!
morningfog
Apr 2013
#35