SB 14-93 Repeal the Background Check for private sales

[BlasterBob]

But they *do* have time to go after FFLs who abbreviate state names.. Makes perfect sense.

Doesn't exactly give us a lot of confidence in the BATF system - huh?
I have always felt like the FFL's are forced to act as agents (like employees) for the BATF but get zero compensation for all the applications/4473's, filing and record keeping that must be maintained in absolute perfect order that they are truly FORCED to do.
i rather doubt if the FFL's maintaining spotless records are ever recognized for their super record keeping/WORK.

[merl]

Doesn't exactly give us a lot of confidence in the BATF system - huh?
I have always felt like the FFL's are forced to act as agents (like employees) for the BATF but get zero compensation for all the applications/4473's, filing and record keeping that must be maintained in absolute perfect order that they are truly FORCED to do.
i rather doubt if the FFL's maintaining spotless records are ever recognized for their super record keeping/WORK.

They do get compensation, their business. Everyone in the market must do it so it isn't unfairly on certain sellers. The buyers just pick up the cost.

[BlasterBob]

They do get compensation, their business. Everyone in the market must do it so it isn't unfairly on certain sellers. The buyers just pick up the cost.

merl, you are correct in that the FFL is somewhat compensated by being allowed to be in business and he can remain in that business (as far as BATF is concerned) just as long as he doesn't screw up the 4473's on a chronic basis and if there IS a chronic screwup of completing/maintaining the forms, he can then be put out of business by the Feds. They might not take his FFL license away but they might STRONGLY recommend he give it up and if that recommendation is not followed, they can really be "on his case". You are also correct in that the FFL here in Colorado will be paid for his time for his administrative duties of making the phone contact with CBI and doing all the paper shuffling. However, I believe the FFL's in many of the States, other than Colorado, are still required to complete and maintain the same paperwork but doubt if they are charging $30 - $50 for their service like so many of the Colorado FFL's are reportedly to be charging. I am NOT saying this to be critical of charges being made by the various Colorado FFL's!!!!!!
Seems like our Legislators may have figured that the charges for the BCG and the administrative charge made by the FFL might just discourage a good number of transfers from ever taking place. IMHO

[merl]

Seems like our Legislators may have figured that the charges for the BCG and the administrative charge made by the FFL might just discourage a good number of transfers from ever taking place. IMHO

Of course, any barrier is a good thing. Buying a gun is often a multi-hour experience which discourages it (the instant check has always been >1hr for me). I don't particularly enjoy waiting in a store for an hour or having to make two trips.