Originally Posted by
OneGuy67
C'mon Byte! Cops can't access the CCIC/NCIC database except for official business and running a firearm through that database or the ATF eTrace for a buddy isn't official business, it is doing a favor for someone.
Using your analogy, how about running the ex-wife, ex-girlfriend, new boyfriend of said ex, daughter's boyfriend, son's boyfriend, etc. and they have a warrant, so you go arrest them. Still a violation. The end doesn't justify the means.
Frankly, as I've heard here from you and others on this forum, that gun registration is bad (got to say it in the voice of the South Park character). But now, you want someone to access said registration database for your benefit.
Now, if someone was to come to me and tell me they knew someone was selling stolen guns, then I would be more than happy to do the "CSI thing" and go bust them! Anyone...anyone....?