ask for mine I have a very special WCL just to show YOU
Careful, some of these guys would really want that peek.
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ask for mine I have a very special WCL just to show YOU
Most people want to see something that shows that they are selling to a resident of Georgia. Also weeds out the less brazen Felons.While doing my best work this morning, I had a thought I wanted to pitch out.
Georgia is now a permitless carry state. While there are still some benefits to having a Weapon Carry License WCL (reciprocity in other states, and reduced waiting periods for purchases from an FFL). To some people those benefits might be worth fingerprints and $75.
I see alot of listing in the forum with the seller listing "a peek at GDL and WCL". I have pushed too hard on folks if a current WCL is a condition of sale.
My point is this; if we the gun community refuse to engage in private transactions without proof of government background check, then why do the calls for universal background checks cause such uproar in our group?
I hold no animosity against sellers that ask for a peek, you handle your business how you want. I'm just curious if the hypocrisy is apparent to everyone and what other folks think about it.
Also why would you “push” hard about what or how a person sells their own property.
Aww, cool. Myself I never make a mistake, or am unclear in my meaning, ever… LOLI just caught that in my original post. That is a typo. I have never pushed it with anyone. Just fat-fingered my post, and failed to proof read.
I agree with that perspective on UBC as a path to firearm registry.From the NSSF:
"the glaring problem with “Universal Background Checks” is they are unenforceable without a mandatory national firearm registry, which federal law expressly prohibits. Law abiding gun owners are well aware that historically firearm registration leads to confiscation."
Yes if they only would.Conditions don’t suit you move on.
Valid pointIn the past I have asked to see a permit, and have had others ask to see a permit.
I am not a good judge of people and have little to no social skills. I would not be able to distinguish a serial killer from a gentle, kind person. Therefore, during this time of relative peace I outsource that work to The State for people with which I have no history. This helps protect me a bit legally (or at least I feel that way), and gives me a little peace of mind that I'm not selling to a known serial killer. If or when the balloon goes up my rules will likely change. No information is retained by me or submitted to the State during these transactions.
However, Universal Background Checks is a different thing. I CHOOSE to ask to see a CCW, just like I choose to wear a seatbelt while in a car. I don't think the State should mandate either. If a seller chooses to see the CCW, or even goes all out and requires a complete background check, well, it's their product and you can always buy from someone else. However, the State requiring a background check on EVERY transaction regardless of seller is a different thing.
Also, UBC will ONLY lead to registration; it is the necessary next step. You could not be prosecuted for transferring a firearm without a UBC if the State could not confirm beyond a reasonable doubt that the gun store didn't just lose the paperwork. Since one can't prove a negative the rap would be easy to beat. Therefore, a registration that YOU are required to verify each and every year is the only way for prosecution. Put it all on you to prove innocence. So I don't support UBC.
On a side note, I think everyone should have a CCW, whether they use it for purchases or not. The more CCWs in existence the more our government overlords may support our carry rights. Without SOME data it would be easy for "them" to start thinking "ah, nobody cares about gun rights." But when 38% of the voters in their district have CCWs then their opinions on gun legislation are typically different.
This is one of the reasons I still have an NRA membership; it's all about numbers. And since they are the "face" of the pro-gun movement (real or imagined) I like to inflate their numbers. I then also support other, better, pro-gun organizations.