Isn't that by state? Can't private parties sell guns to each other and not even have to report it to anyone in some states?
Other than someone reporting a crime (theft of the gun or violence etc) the tracking would only serve to tell you where someone keeps their gun. You'll have to forgive my skepticism that needing a warrant would be a huge barrier.
That said I haven't read the article yet so maybe there is something that changes how I see this comment.
That's true, the rules of private sales can vary from state to state.
But it is absolutely in your best interest to record the details of a private gun sale for your own protection. If you purchased the gun at a licensed shop then your name is on record with the Federal government (US) for purchasing that weapon. If the gun turns up at a crime scene then you will most likely be getting a knock on your door at some point. Hopefully it's a friendly knock but you never know with the police these days wanting to show off their breaching skills.
In fact, I would never do a private sale of a gun, I would do so through a licensed dealer so that the same checks done to me would be done to the new owner.
Isn't that by state? Can't private parties sell guns to each other and not even have to report it to anyone in some states?
Other than someone reporting a crime (theft of the gun or violence etc) the tracking would only serve to tell you where someone keeps their gun. You'll have to forgive my skepticism that needing a warrant would be a huge barrier.
That said I haven't read the article yet so maybe there is something that changes how I see this comment.