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Title: This Might Be the Most-Dishonest Bill of the Year
Post by: Elderberry on September 02, 2021, 01:11:16 am
NRA  by Brian McCombie - Tuesday, August 31, 2021

In an extremely misleadingly labelled piece of legislation, Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) recently introduced “The Accountability for Online Firearms Marketplaces Act.”

“It’s time to start holding accountable those who turn a blind eye to illegal gun sales on their [online] platforms,” said Feinstein. “The only way to reduce the scourge of gun violence plaguing our communities is to close loopholes that allow prohibited people to obtain guns.”

Under the proposed bill, websites that have firearms advertised for sale could be held accountable for any crimes committed by people who use these firearms, even if the websites obeyed all existing laws. This includes websites that do nothing more than share ads; for example, the bill specifically mentions Armslist, a website that displays classified ads for firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories. 

“Online gun marketplaces fail to take common-sense safety measures to prevent illegal gun sales on their platforms,” said Whitehouse. “There is no reason why a retailer should be allowed to evade responsibility simply because they operate online. It’s time to close this cyber loophole and protect against more unnecessary suffering.”

More: https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/articles/2021/8/31/this-might-be-the-most-dishonest-bill-of-the-year (https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/articles/2021/8/31/this-might-be-the-most-dishonest-bill-of-the-year)
Title: Re: This Might Be the Most-Dishonest Bill of the Year
Post by: Smokin Joe on September 02, 2021, 12:10:14 pm
Utter nonsense. Online firearm sales are subject to the same rules any FFL transaction is.
Title: Re: This Might Be the Most-Dishonest Bill of the Year
Post by: Elderberry on September 02, 2021, 12:25:27 pm
Utter nonsense. Online firearm sales are subject to the same rules any FFL transaction is.

I've purchased most of my firearms online, followed by gun shows. All thru FFLs. Purchasing online, one actually goes thru two FFLs. The seller and the local FFL the firearm is shipped to. I also have purchased or were gifted firearms from individuals as well. And some from local gun stores. Very few new purchases. My oldest is a Colt Fourth Model Deringer, but my 577/450 Gahendra may be older depending on when each was manufactured.
Title: Re: This Might Be the Most-Dishonest Bill of the Year
Post by: art.prout on September 02, 2021, 12:25:48 pm
Utter nonsense. Online firearm sales are subject to the same rules any FFL transaction is.

 :yowsa:

That is clear, and obvious.
Title: Re: This Might Be the Most-Dishonest Bill of the Year
Post by: catfish1957 on September 02, 2021, 12:37:26 pm
Someone over here talking about me again???

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Title: Re: This Might Be the Most-Dishonest Bill of the Year
Post by: art.prout on September 02, 2021, 12:53:41 pm
Someone over here talking about me again???

(https://pyxis.nymag.com/v1/imgs/0c7/edd/21aa09d34f138381ef0af47394cbee9f37-09-bill-clinton.rsquare.w700.jpg)

They call him "bill" Clinton, because he acts with deceit and malice, and sends us all the "bill."
Title: Re: This Might Be the Most-Dishonest Bill of the Year
Post by: Smokin Joe on September 02, 2021, 03:52:13 pm
I guess the question is whether this is a show piece for the ignorant, or whether that is just the cover for some other sneaky crap hidden in the legislation.
Title: Re: This Might Be the Most-Dishonest Bill of the Year
Post by: verga on September 02, 2021, 04:51:29 pm
BKMK
Title: Re: This Might Be the Most-Dishonest Bill of the Year
Post by: GtHawk on September 02, 2021, 05:12:04 pm
They call him "bill" Clinton, because he acts with deceit and malice, and sends us all the "bill."
He may have been the king once, but he's a piker compared to Joe. Who knows how many years or decades 'getting Bidened' will replace the old getting screwed, reamed or F'd over.