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> Also making sure there are no secondary sales without background checks, which is supported by (I think?) the majority of Americans would help. How would it

> Also making sure there are no secondary sales without background checks, which is supported by (I think?) the majority of Americans would help. How would it help at all? They've already proven willing to break the law with the straw purchase. > All of these would stop repeat offenders, and if I recall, the majority of straw sales are repeat offenders knowing they don't get in much or any trouble buying guns this way. You don't know what you're talking about. It's a felony, and precludes you from purchasing or even possessing a firearm ever again. It's not possible to be a repeat offender.

lokar 4y ago
Republicans have ensured that the ATF is not able to really enforce these laws. They are setup to be ineffective.
- alkaloid 4y ago
  And here I thought the other party runs the United States government. I did a quick Google, and -- sure enough! -- "Biden nominee for ATF Director says he's never owned a gun" https://americanmilitarynews.com/2022/06/biden-nominee-for-atf-director-says-hes-never-owned-a-gun/ https://americanmilitarynews.com/2022/06/biden-nominee-for-a... And I'm also pretty sure it's not "Republican" DAs and AGs refusing to prosecute crime.
  - lern_too_spel 4y ago
    I did a quick Google search and found https://nyti.ms/3edFGs8 https://nyti.ms/3edFGs8. Lo and behold, the Biden administration is fixing what can be fixed in ATF. "At the N.R.A.’s instigation, Congress has limited the bureau’s budget. It has imposed crippling restrictions on the collection and use of gun-ownership data, including a ban on requiring basic inventories of weapons from gun dealers. It has limited unannounced inspections of gun dealers. Fifteen years ago, the N.R.A. successfully lobbied to make the director’s appointment subject to Senate confirmation — and has subsequently helped block all but one nominee from taking office." I'm pretty sure no DA is refusing to prosecute violent crime. One party is limiting the gun crimes that DAs can prosecute. https://www.salon.com/2022/06/06/us-laws-are-causing-mayhem-and-mass--and-couldnt-be-more-thrilled/ https://www.salon.com/2022/06/06/us-laws-are-causing-mayhem-...
- tristan957 4y ago
  The ATF is a horribly corrupt organization. They should be disbanded for their roles at Ruby Ridge and Waco. What does a firearm have to do with alcohol and tobacco?
  - landemva 4y ago
    Ruby Ridge was a disgusting abuse of power and Lon Horiuchi is gross. https://www.grunge.com/210766/the-ruby-ridge-standoff-was-worse-than-you-think/ https://www.grunge.com/210766/the-ruby-ridge-standoff-was-wo...

lokar 4y ago

Republicans have ensured that the ATF is not able to really enforce these laws. They are setup to be ineffective.

alkaloid 4y ago
And here I thought the other party runs the United States government. I did a quick Google, and -- sure enough! -- "Biden nominee for ATF Director says he's never owned a gun" https://americanmilitarynews.com/2022/06/biden-nominee-for-atf-director-says-hes-never-owned-a-gun/ https://americanmilitarynews.com/2022/06/biden-nominee-for-a... And I'm also pretty sure it's not "Republican" DAs and AGs refusing to prosecute crime.
- lern_too_spel 4y ago
  I did a quick Google search and found https://nyti.ms/3edFGs8 https://nyti.ms/3edFGs8. Lo and behold, the Biden administration is fixing what can be fixed in ATF. "At the N.R.A.’s instigation, Congress has limited the bureau’s budget. It has imposed crippling restrictions on the collection and use of gun-ownership data, including a ban on requiring basic inventories of weapons from gun dealers. It has limited unannounced inspections of gun dealers. Fifteen years ago, the N.R.A. successfully lobbied to make the director’s appointment subject to Senate confirmation — and has subsequently helped block all but one nominee from taking office." I'm pretty sure no DA is refusing to prosecute violent crime. One party is limiting the gun crimes that DAs can prosecute. https://www.salon.com/2022/06/06/us-laws-are-causing-mayhem-and-mass--and-couldnt-be-more-thrilled/ https://www.salon.com/2022/06/06/us-laws-are-causing-mayhem-...
tristan957 4y ago
The ATF is a horribly corrupt organization. They should be disbanded for their roles at Ruby Ridge and Waco. What does a firearm have to do with alcohol and tobacco?
- landemva 4y ago
  Ruby Ridge was a disgusting abuse of power and Lon Horiuchi is gross. https://www.grunge.com/210766/the-ruby-ridge-standoff-was-worse-than-you-think/ https://www.grunge.com/210766/the-ruby-ridge-standoff-was-wo...