Why do Republicans like straw purchases?

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In a possible harbinger of bipartisan support for a small piece of legislation to curb gun violence, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a measure that would make the practice of illegally buying a gun for someone else a felony, and increase penalties for the crime.


The measure, which addresses so-called straw purchasing, passed the committee by 11 to 7; the only Republican to vote in favor was Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa. The panel is comprised of 10 Democrats and 8 Republicans.

Several Republicans spoke out against the bill, including Senator John Cornyn of Texas.

The NRA also opposes toughened sanctions against straw purchasers. WHY?

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[rushmc 23]

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In a possible harbinger of bipartisan support for a small piece of legislation to curb gun violence, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a measure that would make the practice of illegally buying a gun for someone else a felony, and increase penalties for the crime.


The measure, which addresses so-called straw purchasing, passed the committee by 11 to 7; the only Republican to vote in favor was Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa. The panel is comprised of 10 Democrats and 8 Republicans.

Several Republicans spoke out against the bill, including Senator John Cornyn of Texas.

The NRA also opposes toughened sanctions against straw purchasers. WHY?

Got a link to the bill or the bill number?

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if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
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[rushmc 23]

Never mind

I found it

You are being a bit misleading are you not

dishonest may be closer

You are speaking of bill S 443

Link below
http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/443/text

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[Anvilbrother 0]

Why can't I buy a handgun as a present for my single mother, wife, daughter? None are felons

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Why can't I buy a handgun as a present for my single mother, wife, daughter? None are felons

You can, that is specifically noted in the bill. Pure gifts, for which no return compensation was given (aside from a grateful BJ maybe from the wife?) is legal, always has been. Now, from the sound of it, if you think they may go rob a liquor store, then you can be thrown in jail for 15 years...

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[Anvilbrother 0]

I haven't seen anything new passed, or have ever heard you could legally buy a gun for anyone else. Here in La. as of a month ago when I bought my 870 from bass pro there is a box that you must check that says you are purchasing the firearm for yourself and will be the sole owner.

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[1969912 0]

It's already a felony to make false statements on a 4473.

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[ManagingPrime 0]

Unless they smoke pot, are addicted to caffeine or god forbid are a veteran. Maybe you suspext they might, maybe, somethings, maybe not, smoke pot...you just broke the law.

This is just a setup for mandatory background checks. Otherwise, the potential liability for potential private sellers is just to high.

I'm all for the tougher sentences and if that was the only effect of this bill I would support it, but as it is the slope is to slippery.