[DejaJude]

Sorry, but I'm in the camp that wants the laws followed. If AZ isn't policing this, they shouldn't blame the messenger. It's true that NY has many flaws and should be taking care of them, but if AZ isn't taking care of its on own business, they should rightly be ashamed of their laxness.

[digger48]

An earlier thread showed that they admitted no laws were broken.

[JoeFromSidney]

If the purchase was from an FFL holder, the seller must have a background check made. If it was a private sale, the seller not only has no obligation to have a background check made, he has no means of doing so. If the would-be buyer stated to an FFL holder that he didn't think he could pass a background check, it wouldn't matter. The seller still has to make the check. If the buyer said it to someone offering a private sale, it's pretty much up to the seller. There's no way he can verify it one way or the other.

[cidrasm]

Perhaps it would be best if you were to familiarize yourself with the law. Specifically Title 18, Chapter 44, Sections 921 and 922. You can find them here Title 18, Chap 44 at Cornell

Please pay specific attention to the definitions of a "dealer". Note the difference between that and someone who is selling an item in a private sale that does not meet the definition of a "dealer". Please also note the provisions of 18 USC 922 (d) and note that stating "I may not pass a background check" is not sufficient to meet the prohibition, unless said person actually indicates they are a prohibited person.

As noted in the article, no laws were actually broken. Bloomberg is on a fishing trip and would best be served by cracking down on the criminals in his own city that actually break the law and provide firearms to criminals. Not holding my breath on that.

[Balding_Eagle]

Sorry, but I'm in the camp that wants the laws followed.

I'm of the camp that accusations, like yours, either should be backed up with facts, or an apology should be forthcoming.

[martinidon]

no laws were broken. They purchased the weapons and passed the background checks required.