No they aren't doing background checks. It's just that by saying that you won't sell to a felon, and asking if they are a felon, you've done your part in inquiring about the buyer's legal status to purchase a gun. If you don't ask, or state that you won't sell to a felon, then when it turns out that you did sell to a felon, then you share some culpability because you didn't even bother to ask.
"There are no finger prints under water."
G.U. Bentook
Those of you that know me will see how this is funny.
But I'll bet neither of you guys would peg my Hinkometerâ„¢. I've only gotten creepy vibes from one guy that wanted to do a deal (not from here), and he was the seller. It wasn't that great a deal to begin with, and I took a pass on the sale. I don't think the gun in question was stolen, but something didn't feel right.....