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Regarding private sales, I'd really like a system whereby the buyer can generate a 1-time code (by filling out some information on a gov't website, for instance
by jff 11y ago
Regarding private sales, I'd really like a system whereby the buyer can generate a 1-time code (by filling out some information on a gov't website, for instance) that's good for say a month. The seller can then enter that code, see that "John Smith" is clear to buy a gun, and after checking the buyer's photo ID can sell him the gun in relative confidence that he's not selling to a prohibited possessor.
This would help eliminate private party sales to prohibited possessors, but it has the unfortunate (to gun control advocates) of making firearm sales more convenient and safe; their desired solution is of course to eliminate private sales.
- Merad 11y agoWe already have the NICS system, which performs an "instant" background check with a phone call that typically takes a couple of minutes. The problem is that it's not open to use by the public, and attempts to change that have been shot down in Congress (mostly by gun control advocates, FWIW).
- jff 11y agoIt could absolutely be done as NICS: rather than a phone call, plug your form 4473 info into a website. Once they do the check, it emails you the code which is good for N days. Your seller then just verifies the code on the ATF website and checks that your ID matches the name for the code. It would be more convenient for everyone, including the ATF employees.