Here’s my big idea; No background checks. Just redefine who is a “prohibited person.”
A prohibited person is anyone who has a violent or serious conviction, including drug sales. I’m not worried Martha Stewart is gonna come gunning for me. A prohibited person meeting the above goes to fed prison 5 years for being found with a firearm.
People adjudicated mentally deficient go to prison 1 year.
People found armed and drunk or on drugs have firearm(s) impounded for 30 days
If any above are committing a crime while armed, the above will apply in addition to other charges.
You just banned millions of people with disorderly conduct misdemeanors or ordinance violations.
Not good.
You just totally erased the distinction between felons and misdemeanants.
Not good.
People found armed and drunk or on drugs have firearm(s) impounded for 30 days
Most drug-consumption is a felony, excepting marijuana. Furthermore, you just confiscated the at-home drinker who has firearms, even locked or in another room.
I know you and like you, but you have not thought this through.