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Gun Control Reform Activism

Robb

(39,665 posts) Mon Apr 8, 2013, 08:58 AM Apr 2013

NRA member speaks on background checks

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NRA member speaks on background checks (Original Post) Robb Apr 2013 OP

I agree: Background checks should be made before each new gun purchase. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #1

I had one done a year ago when I bought a pistol and I had one done shadowrider Apr 2013 #3

I am licensed to carry. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #4

It's kinda no brainer RedstDem Apr 2013 #2

Much like voting... bobclark86 Apr 2013 #5

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)

1. I agree: Background checks should be made before each new gun purchase.

Reply to Robb (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 09:03 AM

Apr 2013

Even for current gun owners.

shadowrider

(4,941 posts)

3. I had one done a year ago when I bought a pistol and I had one done

Reply to In_The_Wind (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 10, 2013, 05:35 PM

Apr 2013

a few weeks ago when I bought another one. No big deal to me, and I'm pro-2A. (Both were purchased from FFL's, not a private sale).

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)

4. I am licensed to carry.

Reply to shadowrider (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 10, 2013, 05:47 PM

Apr 2013

My gun was purchased at a local hunting and fishing store.
But then, I also have a TWIC. That is a clearance most don't have.
Oh. The gun is locked in a safe unless it is in my personal possession.

RedstDem

(1,239 posts)

2. It's kinda no brainer

Reply to Robb (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 09:24 AM

Apr 2013

Even if gun nutters say the killers would just buy a gun from an illegal source, it will stop a percentage of needless deaths.
That's worth it in my book.
Some is better than none.

bobclark86

(1,415 posts)

5. Much like voting...

Reply to RedstDem (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 15, 2013, 11:06 AM

Apr 2013

even a small hurdle is enough to dissuade a shitload of people.

One more thing to stem the tide. AND it will stop more street crime than any AWB would...

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