Senator McCain apparently believes if you sell your gun at a gun show,
you should pay an FFL dealer to make that change of ownership.
Next compromise probably will cover ANY transfer of a gun - including
gifts to your children, wife, etc.
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He thinks this surely will stop kids from stealing guns and shooting up
schools.
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I think it is backdoor gun registration and gun owner registration.
But, then again, it’s just another Republican compromise - for the
children.
(Quote:
http://www.senate.gov/~mccain/gunpass.htm )
Thursday, May 13, 1999; for immediate release;
Contact: Nancy Ives (202) 224-7130
McCAIN CLOSES LOOPHOLE, REQUIRES INSTANT BACKGROUND
CHECKS AT GUN SHOWS
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today the Senate is expected to adopt an
amendment cosponsored by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) to close a
loophole in legislation adopted yesterday that could have allowed gun
purchases without background checks at gun shows. The amendment,
crafted by McCain and others, would require instant background
checks at all events at which at least 10 exhibitors are selling
firearms or at least 20 percent of the exhibitors are selling guns.
McCain said, "This is not an overly burdensome requirement in the
face of the tragic shootings at Columbine High School. Rather, it is a
responsible means of lessening the likelihood of unlawful gun
purchases."
(Unquote)
How long will that “instant” check take, Senator? Is it still three
days?
It's time for a change...