You may or may not be aware that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) is attempting to extend the period of time for which extra reporting is required when a citizen purchases more than one rifle, of a certain type, within a five-day period.
The fact that this information is being collected in the first place is unacceptable, and should cease immediately.
However, contrary to what is right and reasonable, the BATFE is contemplating extending the period of time for which this extra data collection would be conducted. (Click here for more detailed information from the NRA).
This data collection is unlawful, it lacks any practical purpose, and it is an undue burden on those gun dealers tasked with collecting, tracking and filing the forms. Currently, this practice is being forced on gun dealers and gun owners in just a few states (Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas), but we all know how that goes. If this practice is not ended, and soon, it’s just a matter of time before you, right here in North Carolina and across the USA, will be officially reported to the BATFE if you ever decide to purchase more than one rifle within a five day period. The time to stop this is now!
Bought an AR15 and AK47 from Cheaper than Dirt in Texas. Happened to me. Wanted to verify my address. Had to provide Military ID to purchase