[BCW]

"...why did he purchase a traded-in rifle for which he must wait 20 days–and for which he must still complete a background check?"
Because he's a liberal loving idiot that doesn't deserve to wear the uniform of a commissioned officer that swore an oath to defend the US Constitution? I'm just guessing here...

[Foolsgold]

Because he's a liberal loving idiot that doesn't deserve to wear the uniform of a commissioned officer

Remember all these "Commissioned Officers" have to have a degree from some prestigious university staffed by 60's flower children, saw yesterday Admiral in charge of the Pacific Fleet said the biggest problem is more typhoons due to gorbull warming.