Reply #57: I don't think we can, nor do I think it is a problem that has shown.

[Hoopla Phil]

The whole FFL thing is allowed by the interstate commerce clause. Take away the interstate commerce from the equation then the Federal authority also goes away. Many, if not all, acts of atrocity with firearms have been preceded by other acts that should have disqualified a person from owning/purchasing a firearm.

Take the latest event - the Lochner incident for example. This person had multiple encounters with the police and showed clear evidence that he was "unstable". HOWEVER! The sheriff failed to exercises do diligence (IMHO) and did not put him into/through the system. Perhaps it was do to the fact that his (Lochner's) mother was a county employee and may have had a personal relationship with the sheriff. "Professional courtesy" don't ya know. . .