“In some instances, ATF has discovered officers who purchased more than 100 “off roster” firearms that were subsequently transferred to non-law enforcement individuals,” Harden continued. “Such transactions potentially constitute violations of federal firearms laws, to include dealing firearms without a FFL, and lying on a federal firearms form when purchasing said firearm — also known as “straw purchasing.” [More]Gee, special privileges lead to a sense of entitlement that the rules don't apply. Who knew?
[Via Jeet]
5 comments:
"ATF has discovered that some law enforcement officers who do not have a (Federal Firearms License) are purchasing ‘off roster’ firearms and reselling those firearms to non-law enforcement entities for a profit.”
The implication being that if CA LEOs were only selling 'off roster' firearms to other LEOs without an FFL, ATF wouldn't have a problem with that.
Gee, and it all starts with the California legislature granting (and Moonbeam signing) exemptions to law enforcement. Imagine that.
IMO, I don't think ATF cares who the LEOs sell "off roster" guns to, as private sales in California are governed by California Law, not Federal Law. ATF does not enforce State Gun Laws. IMO.
Surely this is the answer: “ATF believed education is the most effective way to stop the growing trend" Don't arrest the lawbreakers, just educated them. How about arrest them, try them and put them in jail.
So you are suggesting they be treated like common, ordinary citizens? How dare you?
Membership in the Gang has its privileges.
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