As well they should. And I'm sure you agree, being law abiding and all.
"it becomes real understandable why some some collectors and retired part-time dealers tried to jump through every hoop"
The operative word is "dealer". Not someone who's calling themselves a dealer to get a discount.
Again, who exactly is suffering as a result of those folks not paying as much for their weapons?
As well they should. And I'm sure you agree, being law abiding and all.
That's not the law at all, only the BATF interpretation of the law. And their *interpretations and policies have fared poorly under court scrutiny before.
"it becomes real understandable why some some collectors and retired part-time dealers tried to jump through every hoop"
The operative word is "dealer". Not someone who's calling themselves a dealer to get a discount.
That's your opinion. The law as written says otherwise:
United States Code,
Title 18, Part I, Chapter 44, § 921
§ 921. Definitions
(a) As used in this chapter—
(11) The term “dealer” means
(A) any person engaged in the business of selling firearms at wholesale or retail,
(B) any person engaged in the business of repairing firearms or of making or fitting special barrels, stocks, or trigger mechanisms to firearms, or
(C) any person who is a pawnbroker.
The term “licensed dealer” means any dealer who is licensed under the provisions of this chapter.