Bearcatrp wrote:Just read the link. Must be reading it wrong as if you purchase a gun online, it has to go through a FFL anyways, right? Or are they talking about gun parts too?
Short answer is "that depends."
The long answer...
Currently:
If you purchase from an out-of-state FFL, they would have to ship the gun to an in-state FFL, and you would have to pick it up in person = you are required to go through a NICS check.
If you purchase from an out-of-state seller, they would have to ship the gun to an in-state FFL, and you would have to pick it up in person = you are required to go through a NICS check.
If you purchase from an in-state FFL, you have to pick it up at an FFL (either the one that sold it to you, or on that you choose to have it shipped to) = your are required to go through a NICS check.
If you purchase from an in-state, PRIVATE PARTY seller, you could potentially meet the seller face-to-face, and not have to deal with an FFL = NO NICS CHECK REQUIRED.
Without seeing the actual wording of the legislation, it's impossible to say whether this is an actual change or not. However, given the anti's general playbook over the past 5+ years, I'm inclined to believe that it is meant to cover ALL firearms transactions, which would make it a de facto registration bill.
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