argument for FTF sales

[merl]

I would argue the lack of effectiveness. Banning FTF sales would not have prevented the Aurora Theater shootings, that murderer bought his weapons through licensed dealers. Waiting periods wouldn't have helped either, as he bought them months in advance. Registration doesn't accomplish anything either. All of the bureaucracy they are going to try to create will have no effect on crimes of this nature, will waste taxpayer dollars, and are fundamentally unconstitutional impediments to rights that are guaranteed. Aside from the general do-nothing nature of this initiative, the state can expect lengthy and expensive litigation.

thanks for this. Adding a 'not needing more useless laws' argument is a good second point. Anyone got anything else?

Jim, most of the letters address an AWB, magazine restrictions, general gun control. They don't address this specifically and since Hickenlooper directly addressed FTF sales it is good to have a specific response.