[JoeDetweiler]

OK...I know I should have said “all modern handguns” rather than “all guns.” But all modern handguns still require a background check, correct? The Brady Act and all that....

Frankly, I haven’t bought a gun since the 90’s....it’s all I can do to keep the ones I’ve got clean.... ;-)

[Starstruck]

No if you buy them through a licensed dealer a background check is required but if you sell or give them away yourself none is required under Federal Law. You are probably going to be in trouble if you sell or give one to someone you know to be a felon.

[WayneS]

...all modern handguns still require a background check, correct?

Not correct.

Private transfers do not require a background check - except, apparently, in Washington State.

[rickomatic]

OK...I know I should have said “all modern handguns” rather than “all guns.” But all modern handguns still require a background check, correct? The Brady Act and all that.... Frankly, I haven’t bought a gun since the 90’s....it’s all I can do to keep the ones I’ve got clean.... ;-)

Wrong again, Joe. The Brady law applies only to firearms SOLD through an FFL. Private sales and/or transfers do not fall under Brady. You need to brush up on the 20,000 or so current firearms regulations. Ignorance is no excuse. /s

[RobinOfKingston]

Sales through Federal Firearms Licensees, new or used, require a NICS background check. A sale neighbor to neighbor does not. Except now in Washington state. Except not on the capitol steps last Saturday in Olympia.