I could get behind UBC's but I'd want the following:
1. Remove the limitation of FFL monopolies on UBC's- open the database to private individuals so we can sell a gun and do a check against the buyer with a go/nogo, no waits and at no cost.
2. Provide protections for sales that process on a go that should have been a nogo but pushed incorrectly.
3. Make the system voluntary
4. Remove laws regarding interstate sales- if I want to sell a handgun to someone in VT FTF and I'm from ME, so be it.
But lets not think for a second UBC's are going to stop these mass shootings, this shooter passed two BC's at a retail ffl.
You're on to something here. I think you're off to a good start!
Perhaps we might consider giving in on a few issues if steps were taken to acknowledge and affirm our 2A rights. Start with a Gun Owners Bill of Rights (yes, I know, we already have that in the
Constituion, but let's reaffirm that those rights in a contemporary law that can not be disputed). I
I like your suggestions. A couple of additional elements for such a law might include:
1) All license applications must be handled on a "shall issue" unless there is a clearly manifest flaw in the applicants character or mental health. No more "may issue" on the basis of "if we like you", and no more having to demonstrate a "need" to exercise your 2A rights.
2) Total licensing and processing fees can be no more than those to acquire a standard driver's license. Higher fees should be illegal, just as it is to impose a Poll Tax on voters.
3) National reciprocity of gun licenses, the same as driver licenses.
Can anyone suggest other things they would like to see included in legislation in exchange for giving in and compromising on UBCs or age 21 changes to existing laws?
If we agree to compromise, we should at least get something for it!
A sticking point for UBC's in Massachusetts is that would create a defacto prohibition on all AR and AK transfers within the state. If UBCs go into effect, any chance Beacon Hill would be willing to create a work around for that problem? Likely only a very slim chance. of that ever happening. So, if you want an AR and haven't yet bought it, now may be the time to pull the trigger.