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Gun Control & RKBA

jmg257

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7. "90% of crime guns traced back to a dealer come from 5% of dealers."

Reply to flamin lib (Original post)

Tue Apr 12, 2016, 08:08 AM

Apr 2016

In the original cases that led to the PLCAA, there was much mention of the ATF giving manufacturers/distributers information with the seeming intent to have them self-police.

Doesn't the ATF issue federal firearm licenses? Why can't/don't they intervene?

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crosspost Two cases that may make dents in the PLCAA and the gun industry. [View all] flamin lib Apr 2016 OP

Gander sells fishing equipment as well JonathanRackham Apr 2016 #1

I don't know if I'm eligible to comment in that other group, so I won't .... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #2

I was unaware that industry recommendations had the force of law... Eleanors38 Apr 2016 #3

"Courts have yet to sort out whether the NSSF protocols, which are voluntary... friendly_iconoclast Apr 2016 #4

It's not a 'dent' in the PLCAA- negligent entrustment was already exempted from it friendly_iconoclast Apr 2016 #5

Tough case tortoise1956 Apr 2016 #6

"90% of crime guns traced back to a dealer come from 5% of dealers." jmg257 Apr 2016 #7

They do intervine gejohnston Apr 2016 #8

Correct, it's the timing on those sales DonP Apr 2016 #9

Thanks to both for the added info, and the timeline heads-up! Cheers. nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #12

Both cases fit within the six specific exceptions that allow gun manufacturers to be sued. hack89 Apr 2016 #10

We weren't supposed to notice that, or have the poor taste to point it out... friendly_iconoclast Apr 2016 #13

Don't these case rather prove sarisataka Apr 2016 #11