Reply #39: Harder to buy Sudafed.

[gorfle]

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 has been incorporated into the Patriot Act signed by President Bush on March 9, 2006. The act bans over-the-counter sales of cold medicines that contain the ingredient pseudoephedrine, which is commonly used to make methamphetamine. The sale of cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine is limited to behind the counter. The amount of pseudoephedrine that an individual can purchase each month is limited and individuals are required to present photo identification to purchase products containing pseudoephedrine. In addition, stores are required to keep personal information about purchasers for at least two years.
http://www.fda.gov/cder/news/methamphetamine.htm

OK, so to buy Sudafed from a store I have to provide a photo ID, and the store has to keep records for 2 years.

To buy a firearm from a store I have to do the same thing, plus pass a background check.

Sounds to me like buying a firearm is still harder than buying Sudafed.