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Maybe this is some kind of dog-blasphemy or something, but I just don't understand why this is even an issue. A hungry dog will eat. I wouldn't (and didn't) even raise a child this spoiled.

I recently retired, having been a stockbroker for 40 years. Man, was that crazy! I would say TD Ameritrade, Vanguard, Fidelity, in that order. I use TD. Actually any of those will serve you very well. They all have it figured out. Maybe this will help. It's easier to do these transfers than you think. Millions of people have done it --- you can too! https://investorjunkie.com/stock-brokers/compare/vanguard-vs-tdameritrade/

Ha Ha Hogg! The unintended consequences of Hogg's extortion: https://www.bizpacreview.com/2018/05/26/hogg-shouldve-done-his-homework-before-bullying-grocery-chain-he-just-burned-all-his-pals-on-the-left-638502

I too have no doubt about that, and I also have no doubt that he is unbelievably obnoxious!

55% of Dick's sales are in apparel and footwear. Those are showing sales growth everywhere. Also, Dick's reduced inventories across the board (not just guns) so they had less purchasing expense in this quarter. They've been expelled from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. I'm never gonna shop there again, but lots of people will, and most of them either don't care or just don't know any better than to not support these traitors.

55% of Dick's sales are in apparel and footwear. Those are showing sales growth everywhere. Also, Dick's reduced inventories across the board (not just guns) so they had less purchasing expense in this quarter. They've been expelled from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. I'm never gonna shop there again, but lots of people will, and most of them either don't care or just don't know any better than to not support these traitors.

Downright scary stuff in Chicago on Saturday evening: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/05/08/mob-of-teens-allegedly-responsible-for-water-tower-brawl-saturday-night/

FOID is really the only relevant gun law in this case, for both guns and ammo. Chicago's registration scheme was blown up by the courts years ago. Also, any magazine over 10 rounds may soon be in trouble with what they're trying to do in Springfield at the state level. And also, at the state level, they're trying to revoke the preemption law that stopped every stupid unit of local governments from enacting their own laws. If that happens, we'll have a mess of totally insane different laws every few miles in this totally insane state of ILLannoy. Oh, one more. Chicago prohibits laser sights on guns. This might be helpful: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-chicago-gun-laws-explainer-20171006-story.html But I kind of agree with a few others here: If she wants nothing to do with guns, why push this issue?

This would be my first guess

Me too. Ollie's conviction was reversed and dismissed on appeal, so when the Left starts squawking about the new NRA prez being a convicted felon, well, surprise!!!!!! They're full of BS!

It's a massive potential problem. It is so much easier for one bad actor to grab and hide terabytes of data, than to know that he/they ever did that, and then get it back and erased with certainty. That may even be impossible. The ONLY way to protect against this is to stop data collection from even happening at the earliest and lowest level.

Excellent points. I should have said those things. Thanks for completing the info!

I've had the same experience with the Illinois Carry group. Never a problem, and a lot of transactions. Way less scary than Armslist strangers. That's why I joined this group. I look forward to adding to or subtracting from my collection with you guys.

Ok, no argument from me on this! I totally believe in a few Constitutional words that go like: SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.

That's a great question. If it comes down from Washington, no choice, and they will mess it up beyond comprehension, and it will be a whacked out, overly complicated national registration scheme. I have no doubt of that. That's why we need to be ready at the state level, and we need to know what we're talking about. It's only if we can build support for a better "scheme" that we have a chance. That's why I'm telling you guys about this. Your legislators MAY need educating and we HAVE to stop the feds from just running amuk.

Yes, that's always been the case in many states, maybe yours. And certainly on all FFLs. I haven't looked at TN requirement. What's the big deal? A piece of paper in your gun safe, toss in 10, or whatever your state requires. Or don't keep it. Not really much practical risk either way.

Omega, maybe this will help you. Here is how it's done: https://www.ispfsb.com/public/firearms/foid/persontopersonfirearmtransfer.aspx That is the only thing that happens. Damn, I'm not a cheerleader for ILLannoy firearm laws, but if this is the direction in which we're headed, you guys should at least be aware of this option before whackos in your state capital, or in Washington, give you a REALLY messed up system.

BTW, this is about the ONLY thing that this state does in a not-totally-messed-up way! When I background a guy, the system doesn't know who I am, or whether we're talking about 1 gun or 100, or anything else. It's just "Is this guy ok" Y or N I do understand that this could be hard to believe! I've done it many times, too many to say on any forum.

You do not identify yourself when you run someone's FOID. You could do it at the public library. Obviously it would be smart to keep a personal record of having done it. Maybe take a photo of the screen, saying basically "He's OK" or a printout. Actually there is a printout form that the seller can print and would keep for his own records for 10 years, but none of the seller's info is on it. It has to be filled in manually. [ EDIT... as with ink on paper. ] The system doesn't know. I don't see how it would be hard to prove that you ran someone through the system. And I've never heard of the issue actually coming up.

In ILLannoy, as many of you know, we have the much-hated FOID sytem. "Firearm Owners Identification Card." It's $10 and good for 10 years. You need one to buy guns or ammo. There is no registration or licensing of any specific firearms, or ammo. A FOID card does not function as evidence that you actually own any guns or ammo. It's just a card that indicates you've passed a background check and are legal to own same. The database is updated daily. So for a private sale in this fine state, you, either by phone or online, get into the state police system, put in the FOID# and birthdate of the buyer, and you either get an ok to transfer, or a not ok, good for 30 days. You are absolved from responsibility if the person that the system said was a good guy turns out to be a bad guy. There is no record of any specific gun, serial #, etc. There is zero information about any gun filed anywhere. When you run the check on the buyer, there is not even anything that would lead to a conclusion that a sale of anything is occuring. If a sale does happen, there is, as in every state, a requirement that the seller personally retains the buyer's name, address, and firearm specifics for 10 years. Oh, and it is actually free. Imagine that in this Gotcha state! I'm not advocating this system, just saying what it is. You at least get some comfort level, and legal protection, that your buyer is not a bad guy. Obviously the big fear about the FOID system is that it starts down the slippery slope toward gun registration. Nothing like that has happened in a couple of decades, even in this sorry state. The libtards seem much more interested in banning so-called "assault weapons" and "high capacity magazines" in this state, for now. I'll be outta here be the time that happens. Bottom line, the FOID system solves the so-called "Gun Show Loophole." Would I recommend it for other states to adopt? No way. I don't think many states could resist the temptation to sneak the system into a gun registry or licensing scheme, if things keep sliding the way they seem to be sliding in so many places today. So why did I write this? Just wanted to point out that background checks for private citizens can be free, and can reduce or eliminate the seller's liability. If the legislators in Tennessee start to get goofy, it could be an option. I have every confidence that legislators everywhere can come up with way worse systems. NO, I am NOT advocating that my soon-to-be-state of Tennessee should adopt a FOID card system!!!!! I just thought this group should understand it as one alternative in case the powers-that-be start getting stupid down there. I hope that was useful! I do really enjoy this group.

Broward County Sheriff's Office Deputies Association just voted 534 out of 628 "NO CONFIDENCE" in their not-so-esteemed leader. When he described his leadership as "amazing" --- well, it's amazing all right! http://www.foxnews.c...iff-israel.html Let's see if the main stream media even picks this story up.

As to love and attention from the media, if the hero had just shot the perp, I vote yes for the attention, which would be brief, and no for the love. I don't see any hint of media ever making any defensive gun use look good.

Just saw this topic. Funny because my tube of TW25b just arrived from Amazon today. I've read several places that this is the gun grease used by all branches of our armed forces.

Just to expound upon that a bit: Tremendous poise for a teenager under pressure. I suspect he did just fine with those bully cops. Scott Israel, the Sheriff of Broward County, is under ferocious attack from his own deputies. This may put a nail, if not the nail, in his professional coffin. Bye Bye Scott! All he's done in handling a tragic shooting was to introduce cowardice, confusion, and misleading conclusions into the psyche of a terrorized local citizenry. And beyond that, he helped rile up half the country with fake news and a phony agenda that caught fire with Emma and Hogg. We haven't heard the last of the Sheriff. I predict he's got some very tough days ahead, and will need some damn good lawyers. Stay tuned.

Teen Kyle was a guest of Tucker Carlson on Fox tonight, and both did a great job. Looks like that dumb sheriff has even more problems after this fiasco. His deputies are all turning on him. Truth may actually prevail! Sayonara Scott Israel! You heard it here first. Ok, well, maybe not. But bye bye Scott anyway.