[Longbow1969]

Isn’t this a reasonable idea if it’s optional?

Say an individual is selling a weapon and has a buyer they feel might be a bit sketchy, wouldn’t the option of using the local gun shops background check system be kind of nice? Or a collector that sells a lot of guns too and would just feel more comfortable using the gun shops background check system for their private sales? I mean, if it’s optional, it seems okay. Unless I’m missing something?

[caver]

“Isn’t this a reasonable idea if it’s optional?

Say an individual is selling a weapon and has a buyer they feel might be a bit sketchy, wouldn’t the option of using the local gun shops background check system be kind of nice? Or a collector that sells a lot of guns too and would just feel more comfortable using the gun shops background check system for their private sales? I mean, if it’s optional, it seems okay. Unless I’m missing something?”

I think the part you are missing is why would any sensible gun owner sell a gun to someone that is a bit “sketchy”? Would you sell a gun to your unhinged, violent, psycho relative?

[Repeat Offender]

You already could do this. It isn't anything new. Usually a gun shop would charge you a few dollars for their assistance.

Already if you want to buy a weapon in a "private" sale via internet you have a local FFL send a copy of their license to the seller or their local FFL. The gun gets sent to your local FFL. You go in and pay a fee. Your FFL calls in the background check. You walk out with the weapon. It is actually, not optional for internet sales.

They are just trying to encourage willing participation amongst private buyers and sellers (non-dealers) so they are used to it and won't push back when they make it mandatory.

[therut]

Only if .gov foots the charge. And records continue to be destroyed within 24 hours. And no paper record is kept.