The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Colorado background check data for private sales much less than estimated

carguychris · August 5, 2014, 10:52 AM

I'm curious whether this data backs up my previous assertion that the law would push CO buyers and sellers away from local sources such as gun shows and FB ads, and towards online resources such as GB. If one has to arrange a FFL transfer regardless, IMHO this negates one of the primary advantages of a local FTF sale- convenience.

For the same reason, I surmise that CO sellers may be more likely to put a gun on consignment at a dealer, rather than seeking out a FTF buyer.

OTOH I also strongly suspect that many private transfers have bypassed the new state system due to simple ignorance about the law and its application, rather than intentional and malicious circumvention. Most folks don't pay nearly as much attention to legal developments as the average L&CR reader.

August 5, 2014, 10:52 AM	#13
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	I'm curious whether this data backs up my previous assertion that the law would push CO buyers and sellers away from local sources such as gun shows and FB ads, and towards online resources such as GB. If one has to arrange a FFL transfer regardless, IMHO this negates one of the primary advantages of a local FTF sale- convenience. For the same reason, I surmise that CO sellers may be more likely to put a gun on consignment at a dealer, rather than seeking out a FTF buyer. OTOH I also strongly suspect that many private transfers have bypassed the new state system due to simple ignorance about the law and its application, rather than intentional and malicious circumvention. Most folks don't pay nearly as much attention to legal developments as the average L&CR reader. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak Last edited by carguychris; August 5, 2014 at 10:56 AM. Reason: stuff added