Gun dealers have to prove they can secure their stock from theft and unlicensed dealers need to be found and prosecuted. Laws need to reflect the danger the country faces and written to strengthen measures to end gun violence. This is not about drug possession although it tends to go hand in hand. This is about securing citizens, including those like children that do not yet have a vote.
March 25, 2019
By Scott Glover
As disgraced former police officer Richard Wince (click here) awaited sentencing last year for illegal gun dealing, his lawyer told the judge Wince had already learned a hard lesson and asked that his client receive probation.
The prosecutor, however, pressed for prison time. Wince—as a cop—should have known better than anyone the risks associated with his black-market gun sales, he argued.
But there was one issue on which both sides could agree: The law under which Wince was about to be sentenced that day in a federal courtroom in Virginia was badly flawed.
It's "unconstitutionally vague," the defense attorney said.
"I'm not a big fan of the statute," the prosecutor conceded.
Both men were referring to the Firearms Owners' Protection Act, a decades-old federal statute originally proposed by the National Rifle Association that dictates who is required to have a license to sell guns, and who is not....
The political right wing has enacted corrupt legislation that does not serve any purpose in protecting citizens from harm. This act was passed some time ago and needs to be reviewed for it's worthiness. This was enacted by a Republican from Illinois and it is dangerous law.
S.49 - Firearms Owners' Protection Act (click here)
99th Congress (1985-1986)
Firearms Owners' Protection Act - Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to redefine "gun dealer," excluding those making occasional sales or repairs. Exempts certain activities involving ammunition from current prohibitions.
Permits the interstate sale of rifles and shotguns, provided: (1) the transferee and transferor meet in person to accomplish the transfer; and (2) such sale complies with the laws of both States. Presumes the licensee to have actual knowledge of the laws of both States.
Repeals certain recordkeeping requirements for the sale of ammunition (but retaining such requirements for armor-piercing ammunition).
Revises the current prohibition against the sale of firearms or ammunition to certain categories of individuals by: (1) prohibiting such sales by all persons (current law covers only licensees); and (2) including as additional categories illegal aliens, dishonorably discharged members of the armed forces, and U.S. citizens who renounce their citizenship. Extends the prohibition against shipping firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce to include such individuals.
Makes it unlawful, with certain exceptions, for any individual to transfer or possess a machine gun.
Excludes pawnbrokers dealing in ammuniction from current licensing requirements. Declares that a licensed dealer's personal collection of firearms shall not be subject to recordkeeping requirements.in specific circumstances.
Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to revoke a license only where the holder "willfully" violates a provision of this Act....
That last provision is especially precious. With the liberalness of the law, there are few to no ways to violent the law. The law does nothing to protect citizens form the corruption it promotes. It is a bad law and needs to be ripped out by the roots.
