These are 2 points on Deval's web site when refering to gun issues:
<< LIMIT STRAW PURCHASERS We must limit gun purchases in Massachusetts to
one firearm per month. Currently, criminals can too easily buy large quantities
of weapons and resell them on our streets.
• CLOSE THE LOOP HOLES IN GUN SALES We must work to ensure that private
sellerssuch as those at gun shows are subjected to the same reviews and checks
as licensed dealers.. More specifically, background checks should be required at
gun shows and by private dealers alike. >>
Now, not thinking worst case scenario like banning ammo, pre ban assault rifles, etc. but just these 2 statements, what does this mean for us? Say for example C&R holders... will they be exempt and be able to purchase say 2 or more rifles from online vendors in one month or does the federal licensing overule much in the same way C&R holders can get handguns not on the AGs list?
Gun sales... His plan sounds pretty much to take away personal transactions between licensed gun owners. It sucks but the way I understand it, its not a huge deal since lots of us go through FFLs anyway after using up 4 transactions. The gun show background check thing makes no sense because thats already in place. Unless hes talking about private sales at gun shows, every rifle or handgun I've ever bought at a show with the exception of C&R guns all got the background check via the phone call.
My prediction is that its gonna be pretty confusing for a long time. When he does start stirring the shit, we better make some room in the gun laws section because theres gonna be lots of questions and missunderstanding of any new laws that may be put into place.
But who knows... maybe Ted Kennedy will take him out for a ride.
<< LIMIT STRAW PURCHASERS We must limit gun purchases in Massachusetts to
one firearm per month. Currently, criminals can too easily buy large quantities
of weapons and resell them on our streets.
• CLOSE THE LOOP HOLES IN GUN SALES We must work to ensure that private
sellerssuch as those at gun shows are subjected to the same reviews and checks
as licensed dealers.. More specifically, background checks should be required at
gun shows and by private dealers alike. >>
Now, not thinking worst case scenario like banning ammo, pre ban assault rifles, etc. but just these 2 statements, what does this mean for us? Say for example C&R holders... will they be exempt and be able to purchase say 2 or more rifles from online vendors in one month or does the federal licensing overule much in the same way C&R holders can get handguns not on the AGs list?
Gun sales... His plan sounds pretty much to take away personal transactions between licensed gun owners. It sucks but the way I understand it, its not a huge deal since lots of us go through FFLs anyway after using up 4 transactions. The gun show background check thing makes no sense because thats already in place. Unless hes talking about private sales at gun shows, every rifle or handgun I've ever bought at a show with the exception of C&R guns all got the background check via the phone call.
My prediction is that its gonna be pretty confusing for a long time. When he does start stirring the shit, we better make some room in the gun laws section because theres gonna be lots of questions and missunderstanding of any new laws that may be put into place.
But who knows... maybe Ted Kennedy will take him out for a ride.