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Gaerek · April 11, 2013, 11:58 AM

So, I just read that the proposed gun control bill has passed a crucial vote that will allow debate on the floor of the Senate. (68-31, I believe...outside of a possible filibuster). The proposed amendment for background checks says that it includes background checks for Internet and Gun Show firearm purchases. It also will still allow person to person transfers to occur without a check.

Here's my question:

Isn't that how the current laws work? Internet purchases have to be filtered through an FFL w/ a call to NICS. FFL's selling guns at gun shows have to make the call to NICS.

I can't seem to find the language of the amendment, and that's probably because it doesn't exist yet. Am I missing something? Or is this just politispeak trying to get people to think the law isn't that bad, when there's actually something more insidious in it?

April 11, 2013, 11:58 AM	#1
Gaerek Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 939	Question for those more versed in gun laws than me... So, I just read that the proposed gun control bill has passed a crucial vote that will allow debate on the floor of the Senate. (68-31, I believe...outside of a possible filibuster). The proposed amendment for background checks says that it includes background checks for Internet and Gun Show firearm purchases. It also will still allow person to person transfers to occur without a check. Here's my question: Isn't that how the current laws work? Internet purchases have to be filtered through an FFL w/ a call to NICS. FFL's selling guns at gun shows have to make the call to NICS. I can't seem to find the language of the amendment, and that's probably because it doesn't exist yet. Am I missing something? Or is this just politispeak trying to get people to think the law isn't that bad, when there's actually something more insidious in it?