An unintended consequence of our state UBC - meeting fewer people

[XJ]

Since the laws changed several years ago, I have greatly reduced my firearm buying & selling activity. Between the scheduling hassle and additional cost, it just takes the right sort of deal these days. Unfortunately, that means fewer opportunities for meeting new & interesting people.

While I can not remember every single transaction, there were some conversations that still stand out over the years. I know that I always felt better selling a firearm after a bit of getting-to-know-you chat, the obligatory residency/prohibited questions seem less important than talking for a while.

I suppose that jeep/truck parts somewhat fill the gap, but for whatever reason those transactions seem to end up a bit rushed and impersonal.

[00tec]

"Unintended?"

Not sure what you mean...

[Irving]

Isn't that the main intended consequence?

Waiting for the background check just means more time to chat!

[Erni]

I think you miss spelled "intended squelching of the gun culture"

[whitewalrus]

Yeah I do miss meeting people in parking lots and chatting about things.

Guess you could start buying ammo off the trading post :)

[Grant H.]

Yep. Certainly slowed quite a few things down...

[ChickNorris]

I've made effort to meet folks since I joined & started shooting competitively & very few interactions have involved a purchase.

Just saying that doesnt need to be the catalyst. ;-)

[Erni]

Maybe we can start loaning out chain saws.... nahh.

[Gman]

Yeah, you may never see them again.

[Hummer]

It sure is an inconvenience, and as far as a deterrent to crime it is ineffective and a colossal waste of resources, both individual and governmental. The consequences of universal background checks are not unintended by the proponents. It is not reduced crime but the restriction and ratcheting down of firearms use and ownership they seek.

For me though, the inconvenience and cost of UBC has not and will not deter me from buying what I want. And as Irving said, you meet good people along the way, and you build a network.

Don't let the bastards grind you down.

[Irving]

I honestly don't understand those who are buying less guns because of background checks. There are so many things that are more of a hassle to purchase than guns. I also don't understand people who won't drive across the metro area to buy a gun either though.

[brutal]

I honestly don't understand those who are buying less guns because of background checks. There are so many things that are more of a hassle to purchase than guns. I also don't understand people who won't drive across the metro area to buy a gun either though.

Why would anyone drive across town when you can just buy them on the internet and have them shipped right to your door?

Particularly the fully-semiautomatic kind.

[Great-Kazoo]

I honestly don't understand those who are buying less guns because of background checks. There are so many things that are more of a hassle to purchase than guns. I also don't understand people who won't drive across the metro area to buy a gun either though.

No shit. The best deals are the ones where you have to make a drive. Since most people will pass on a deal in lakewood, because they have to drive from wheatridge.

I've driven to sterling for a deal that was listed for 2 weeks and still available. Guy said once the interested party found out it was in sterling he never heard from them again. Well a Daewoo K1 and norinco sks paratrooper (1st gen) were worth the drive. Especially when he asked if i had an interest in the ammo since the guns were gone. Sure, give me $100 for all of it?

[wctriumph]

The scheduling is sometimes a hassle and a BGC can take awhile but overall not such a big deal. There are some that will not make the drive of 40 minutes to meet at an FFL but, oh well. I still get to meet some really good people, more so because of the requirements.