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Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks For FirearmsThe Biden administration is moving to expand background checks for gun purchases, fulfilling a key demand of advocates following the deadly shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas. The final rule, expected to be submitted Thursday to the Federal Register by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, would eliminate a loophole that has allowed sales of guns without background checks of guns outside of brick-and-mortar stores. The rule was issued under a provision of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. It requires that anyone who sells guns for profit to have a license and that buyers be subject to a background check, including at firearms shows and flea markets. The administration had been working on the rule since last spring. Once publicized, it will take effect in 30 days….. https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-close-gun-show-loophole-090000164.html
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I read about that earlier this morning. This has been talked about for decades. As I recall, it was "fixed" a few years ago and nothing changed that I could tell. It's already the law. A dealer is a dealer is a dealer. Tightening up the definition of a dealer probably won't make much difference, except to allow politicians to say they did something. I don't see any impact on private one-on-one sales. Just more political bluster going into election season.
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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I hate to say it, but this is a total reconstruction of what a "dealer" in firearms is. The revisions and additions read as follows: § 478.11 Meaning of terms. * * * * * Dealer. Any person engaged in the business of selling firearms at wholesale or retail; any person engaged in the business of repairing firearms or of making or fitting special barrels, stocks, or trigger mechanisms to firearms; or any person who is a pawnbroker. The term shall include any person who engages in such business or occupation on a part-time basis. The term shall include such activities wherever, or through whatever medium, they may be conducted, such as at a gun show or event, flea market, auction house, or gun range or club; at one's home; by mail order; over the internet; through the use of other electronic means ( e.g., an online broker, online auction, text messaging service, social media raffle, or website); or at any other domestic or international public or private marketplace or premises. Engaged in the business (c) Dealer in firearms other than a gunsmith or a pawnbroker. (1) A person who devotes time, attention, and labor to dealing in firearms as a regular course of trade or business to predominantly earn a profit through the repetitive purchase and resale of firearms, but such term shall not include a person who makes occasional sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms for the enhancement of a personal collection or for a hobby, or who sells all or part of the person's personal collection of firearms. The term shall not include an auctioneer who provides only auction services on commission by assisting in liquidating a personal collection of firearms at an estate-type auction, provided the auctioneer does not purchase the firearms, take possession of the firearms prior to the auction, or consign the firearms for sale. (2) For purposes of this definition— (i) The term “purchase” (and derivative terms thereof) means the act of obtaining a firearm in exchange for something of value; (ii) The term “sale” (and derivative terms thereof, including “resale”) means the act of providing a firearm in exchange for something of value; and (iii) The term “something of value” includes money, credit, personal property ( e.g., another firearm or ammunition), a service, a controlled substance, or any other medium of exchange or valuable consideration. Full text here: https://www.federalregister.gov/doc...-in-the-business-as-a-dealer-in-firearmsFrom an earlier post I made back in Oct. : I spoke with a couple of gun show promoters.... they say if this rule goes on the books, they will have to limit all table sales to licensed FFL's, That means all those great collections/deals that you used to find at the shows will be gone. No more guys wanting or able to sell grandpa's collection or dad's or theirs for that matter, no more legal cash sales at the shows without the damn NICS BS!
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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I read about that earlier this morning. This has been talked about for decades. As I recall, it was "fixed" a few years ago and nothing changed that I could tell. It's already the law. A dealer is a dealer is a dealer. Tightening up the definition of a dealer probably won't make much difference, except to allow politicians to say they did something. I don't see any impact on private one-on-one sales. Just more political bluster going into election season. Here is an excerpt from the new rule that might get a lot of people in hot water…
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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So does this mean no more private sales at gun shows?
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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From an article on 1440 news this morning: Researchers say there's moderate evidence background checks reduce gun homicide rates. Out of 40 million such checks in 2021, roughly 150,000 were denied. Nearly 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms were sold via unlicensed dealers between 2017 and 2021. 150,000/40,000,000=.00375 .375% rejected. That justifies encroachment on Americans Constitutional rights?
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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So does this mean no more private sales at gun shows? That exactly what they are aiming for. Making it a crime to sell your guns ay gun shows,garage sales, flea markets, Especially online sales like this site. Unless you are a Dealer, or use a dealer for the sale, you commit a crime. That way they can track and all sales and transfers in the database that Federal law says they are not supposed to keep. Even though through many multiple FOIA requests, it has been proven they are keeping a massive database. They want to know who has what and where, when they decide to confiscate them.
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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The Biden administration held a press call on Wednesday to discuss the “engaged in the business” final rule that clears up language in the Bipartisan Community Safety Act of 2022.
This new rule is meant to address the so-called “gun show loophole.”
By law, anyone who deals in firearms “for profit” must get a federal license and conduct criminal background checks. However, some sellers have found a way to skirt that law, selling guns at gun shows, flea markets and even on the internet.
So what does this mean? If I sell a gun that doesn't necessarily mean I sold it for profit. I'm confused.
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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By the way Texans...you have Senator John Cornyn to thank for this due to his pivotal role in the so called "bipartisan Safer Communities Act" his backing and support help get this trash through the legislative process. That piece of crap bill started the ball rolling. He will never get my vote again.
According to the 2A Attorneys I have watched who have read through the new "rule" interpretation, if you as an individual sell any firearm for more than you paid for it , then you will have made a "profit." Given their past behavior with other new "interpretations" of rules, the ATF will twist things around and find you in violation, and therefore subject to punishment under the law.
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I am still waiting for them to close the gun theft loophole. Until they find a way to stop criminals from stealing guns, they will have them. Close the gun theft loophole!
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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I am still waiting for them to close the gun theft loophole. Until they find a way to stop criminals from stealing guns, they will have them. Close the gun theft loophole! Responsible gun owners need to do their part. Quit leaving them unsecured, make if difficult for the criminals. Vehicles are NOT secure storage.
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This is about revenue, not gun or any other kind of safety. They can only tax what they are aware of. It's about money, all DC cares about. They don't give two %$#@'s about us. They're using "gun safety" as an excuse to tap into a free trade market. Much like they did with alcohol and tobacco. Hmmmm.....
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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I am still waiting for them to close the gun theft loophole. Until they find a way to stop criminals from stealing guns, they will have them. Close the gun theft loophole! Responsible gun owners need to do their part. Quit leaving them unsecured, make if difficult for the criminals. Vehicles are NOT secure storage. Couldn't agree more. Our neighborhood paper lists police report details. The vast majority of these are vehicle break-ins. And the vast majority of those are unlocked vehicles. It's amazing how many valuables (guns included) are stolen.
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Re: Biden To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’ And Expand Background Checks
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So how will this work? A person conducting a private sale every now and then is required to do a background check. A person cannot submit a background check unless he holds an FFL license. In Texas, the only requirement other than federal requirements, is you must be registered as a business to obtain an FFL. So how does a private seller perform a background check?
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So how will this work? A person conducting a private sale every now and then is required to do a background check. A person cannot submit a background check unless he holds an FFL license. In Texas, the only requirement other than federal requirements, is you must be registered as a business to obtain an FFL. So how does a private seller perform a background check? The both parties go to a gun shop and let them do the transfer. Of course there will be fees associated with this service.
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So how will this work? A person conducting a private sale every now and then is required to do a background check. A person cannot submit a background check unless he holds an FFL license. In Texas, the only requirement other than federal requirements, is you must be registered as a business to obtain an FFL. So how does a private seller perform a background check? I think that’s the point. They are making it where you can not sell a gun as an individual unless you are selling it for no profit or a loss. That rifle that you paid $200 for 20 years ago must be sold for $200 today or you need to get your FFL. Forcing you to get an FFL license for almost every transaction.
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So how will this work? A person conducting a private sale every now and then is required to do a background check. A person cannot submit a background check unless he holds an FFL license. In Texas, the only requirement other than federal requirements, is you must be registered as a business to obtain an FFL. So how does a private seller perform a background check? I think that’s the point. They are making it where you can not sell a gun as an individual unless you are selling it for no profit or a loss. That rifle that you paid $200 for 20 years ago must be sold for $200 today or you need to get your FFL. Forcing you to get an FFL license for almost every transaction. Getting an FFL license is not that easy. They just don't hand them out like they do a DL.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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So how will this work? A person conducting a private sale every now and then is required to do a background check. A person cannot submit a background check unless he holds an FFL license. In Texas, the only requirement other than federal requirements, is you must be registered as a business to obtain an FFL. So how does a private seller perform a background check? I think that’s the point. They are making it where you can not sell a gun as an individual unless you are selling it for no profit or a loss. That rifle that you paid $200 for 20 years ago must be sold for $200 today or you need to get your FFL. Forcing you to get an FFL license for almost every transaction. Getting an FFL license is not that easy. They just don't hand them out like they do a DL. Exactly. If you have to get an FFL to sell a gun, and it's not easy to get an FFL, then that's going to kill all private sales. That's thier goal.
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So how will this work? A person conducting a private sale every now and then is required to do a background check. A person cannot submit a background check unless he holds an FFL license. In Texas, the only requirement other than federal requirements, is you must be registered as a business to obtain an FFL. So how does a private seller perform a background check? I think that’s the point. They are making it where you can not sell a gun as an individual unless you are selling it for no profit or a loss. That rifle that you paid $200 for 20 years ago must be sold for $200 today or you need to get your FFL. Forcing you to get an FFL license for almost every transaction. Getting an FFL license is not that easy. They just don't hand them out like they do a DL. Exactly. If you have to get an FFL to sell a gun, and it's not easy to get an FFL, then that's going to kill all private sales. That's thier goal. I don’t think so. Their goal is to ensure all gun sales are linked to a background check. Read my post above yours. Both parties can go to an FFL and let them conduct the transfer. That way the background check is done. Of course there will most likely be a transfer fee.
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So another question then, when purchasing a firearm currently, CC holders are able to bypass the background check. Does that mean if you sell to a CC holder that will still be the case or is that out the window now?
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So another question then, when purchasing a firearm currently, CC holders are able to bypass the background check. Does that mean if you sell to a CC holder that will still be the case or is that out the window now? How do you verify if the LTC is still valid? I believe FFL licensees have the ability to verify if the LTC is valid but not 100% sure.
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I don’t think so. Their goal is to ensure all gun sales are linked to a background check. Partially correct, Their goal is to be able to log ALL firearm sales/transfers into their massive database. Which by the way , is a violation of existing Federal laws. Don't be fooled, they are keeping ALL of the information.
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