Illinois closes a loophole that doesn't exist.
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Illinois has decided to close a loophole that doesn't exist.
The governor has signed a law requiring "unlicensed [gun] dealers" to
conduct background checks on potential purchasers. The problem
is, there's no such thing as an unlicensed dealer -- either you are a
dealer (in which case, you should be federally licensed) or you are a
private seller (in which case, you need not be). There's some
question as to where the dividing line between those two categories
should be, but if the BATFE thinks you're a dealer and you aren't
licensed, they will try to put you in jail. What this bill really does is require gun buyers to register their intent to purchase a firearm with the police and obtain permission for each purchase. In short, it's registration. However, since Illinois already has something they call a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, they already have registration of owners; this is just registering each purchase individually as well. It's silly, and stupid, and won't do a damn thing to help. But in terms of the state of liberty in Illinois, it's a salami slice rather than a large bite. Oh well. Hat tip to Alphecca. |
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