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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
You're not required to be a licensed retail gun seller to sell guns to people. But IF you are one, you must run a check on your customer.
Only some states have regulations requiring private sales go through licensed dealers.
It isn't a universal thing. That's why people are pushing for universal background checks. Universal meaning - anyone selling a firearm needs to run a check on their customer or they are violating the law.
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True, and I think Universal background checks could help.
In addition, the doctor patient confidentiality should be considered, and healthcare professionals should be required to check a box saying, "recommended for gun purchase" or "not recommended for gun purchase". That keeps the why private, but could help with background checks. Of course, that has problems too - like a doctor doesn't want ANYONE to get guns, or a doctor wants EVERYONE to get guns. etc. etc. etc.
No solution is perfect.