After going through the paper chase of an interstate gun purchase a couple of times this year, I have to say that the system is needlessly complex. (And before I go any further, I'd like to make it clear that it wouldn't break my heart if the whole GCA '68 mess went away. I don't see that happening, though, so I'm proposing an improvement to the current system).
If the BATF has a database of all the federally licensed dealers in the country, why can't they create an "instant check" service so dealers won't have to mail official copies of their FFLs back and forth whenever they want to do business? If I were a dealer or distributor trying to verify the FFL of the receiving party of an interstate sale, I'd rather get an instant, up-to-date answer straight from the BATF rather than relying upon a signed photocopy sent through the mail.
What do you think? It makes sense, so I know the current regime in Washington wouldn't like it, but perhaps we'll have a more reasonable President and Congress after 2000.
If the BATF has a database of all the federally licensed dealers in the country, why can't they create an "instant check" service so dealers won't have to mail official copies of their FFLs back and forth whenever they want to do business? If I were a dealer or distributor trying to verify the FFL of the receiving party of an interstate sale, I'd rather get an instant, up-to-date answer straight from the BATF rather than relying upon a signed photocopy sent through the mail.
What do you think? It makes sense, so I know the current regime in Washington wouldn't like it, but perhaps we'll have a more reasonable President and Congress after 2000.