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In reply to the discussion: Alarming fact about background checks. [View all]IronLionZion
(45,433 posts)22. Until you have a bad day and run over some children
and then crash into a tunnel that has a sign saying no trucks with hazardous or explosive materials, and then all hell breaks loose.
Background checks can't predict the future. Many mass shooters don't have gun crimes in their past. I would gladly block sales to anyone who is under investigation for supporting ISIS or even domestic hate groups like the KKK, but that is getting into someone's thoughts to predict future crimes.
For the record, I am in favor of stronger background checks. But it is important to know that they have very serious limitations and can give a false sense of security.
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UBC should be federal - otherwise neighboring states could be source of illegitimate guns
jpak
Jun 2016
#19
But not semi-auto which are damn near as deadly and not that difficult to convert.
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#53
Not true. An occasional seller can set up a table, drape a confederate flag over it
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#54
Well you see...gunz are special...they get to be treated like The Precious. Better not to ask.
Rex
Jun 2016
#14
Good, let us know which ones you're wiling to get rid of before we pass more ineffective laws.
DonP
Jun 2016
#50
i remember WELL REGULATED is in the 2nd amendment as well. WELL REGULATED.
pansypoo53219
Jun 2016
#33