sv_libertarian
State Researcher
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Okay, some back story here...
Several months ago a man purchased a gun from a private seller in Pierce County and used it to murder his wife, and then kill himself in front of their children. There was a restraining order on the man.
Last Sunday The Olympian ran this article, http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/261771.html which summed up the investigation into the shooting, plus had comments from the director of a domestic violence shelter and the local state Representative, Brendan Williams, both were anti gun.
Today The Olympian runs this opinion piece on the private seller "loophole" http://www.theolympian.com/opinion/story/266428.html they go on in the opinion piece to state "There must be a compromise, here, that can close the loophole and not infringe upon the rights of individuals to own a firearm."
Now I have sold several guns recently, and they were both to people I know in the marina where I live. At least on person has a valid CPL, and I know the other person is legal to own firearms. Both are Iraq War vets. I personally would not sell a handgun to someone I did not know without seeing a CPL or doing it through a dealer. I do not want to sell the next crime gun.
BUT... Kalifornia has laws that force all guns sold to go through dealers, private sales or not, and we can see what that does for crime. I see where the Olympian says that criminals will always find a way to commit their crime.
So, is there truly a loophole? Should private transactions be limited to CPL holders? My completely unbiased view of this is an opinion piece that has some refreshing honesty (laws don't deter criminals) acknowledges the right to bear arms, and is mostly a fluff piece to patronize the liberal weenies in this town. I am glad to see the RKBA stance, but since I have not settled in my own mind the issue of private transfers.... The only way to ensure compliance with a law like this would be through registration which is not a happy thing. As a responsible person I like to know who I am selling weapons to, but responsibility cannot be made law.
So, thoughts???
Steve
Okay, some back story here...
Several months ago a man purchased a gun from a private seller in Pierce County and used it to murder his wife, and then kill himself in front of their children. There was a restraining order on the man.
Last Sunday The Olympian ran this article, http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/261771.html which summed up the investigation into the shooting, plus had comments from the director of a domestic violence shelter and the local state Representative, Brendan Williams, both were anti gun.
Today The Olympian runs this opinion piece on the private seller "loophole" http://www.theolympian.com/opinion/story/266428.html they go on in the opinion piece to state "There must be a compromise, here, that can close the loophole and not infringe upon the rights of individuals to own a firearm."
Now I have sold several guns recently, and they were both to people I know in the marina where I live. At least on person has a valid CPL, and I know the other person is legal to own firearms. Both are Iraq War vets. I personally would not sell a handgun to someone I did not know without seeing a CPL or doing it through a dealer. I do not want to sell the next crime gun.
BUT... Kalifornia has laws that force all guns sold to go through dealers, private sales or not, and we can see what that does for crime. I see where the Olympian says that criminals will always find a way to commit their crime.
So, is there truly a loophole? Should private transactions be limited to CPL holders? My completely unbiased view of this is an opinion piece that has some refreshing honesty (laws don't deter criminals) acknowledges the right to bear arms, and is mostly a fluff piece to patronize the liberal weenies in this town. I am glad to see the RKBA stance, but since I have not settled in my own mind the issue of private transfers.... The only way to ensure compliance with a law like this would be through registration which is not a happy thing. As a responsible person I like to know who I am selling weapons to, but responsibility cannot be made law.
So, thoughts???
Steve