“”Apparently they were all through dealers. They were able to track every single one of them.””
Was he the original purchaser? I really don’t know I’m just asking questions. It would seem to me that had he been the original purchaser then yes flags might/should have shown up. I buy quite a few firearms and almost all my purchases come from private sellers mainly due to the type firearms I buy. Old Colt’s, Winchesters and some older Smith and Wesson’s. Also have a soft spot for old Browning Hi-Powers!
There is no flag if purchases are a single weapon and does not have to be reported.
He was the original purchaser.
Perhaps his dossier was not up to date.
Google search somehow FORGOT to save ALL his online activity?