Eastern Washington man held responsible for purchasing guns used in crimes across the region

[Lennie]

Eastern Washington man held responsible for purchasing guns used in crimes across the region

SPOKANE, Wash. — In a push to solidify gun safety across Eastern Washington, a 47-year-old Newport man is facing charges of making False Statements to a Federal Firearms Licensee and

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[Knobgoblin]

Meth addict somehow involved with the alphabet bois busted in straw purchase operation.

Hmmmmm. I wonder...

 

[po18guy]

This quote from the article is refreshing, actually:

"Part of making Eastern Washington a safe and strong community is ensuring that guns are only in the hands of people who should have them. There is a reason that firearm purchase forms require potential buyers to state whether they abuse illegal narcotics," said U.S. Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref.

 

[Mike7b]

I wonder if their going to go after the pot heads who falsely filled out the 4473 when they bought a gun.

 

[po18guy]

From the 4473 "Are you addicted to, or an unlawful user of..." would cover every purchase he made.

 

[Xaevian]

This quote from the article is refreshing, actually:

Wow, Hunter must be their next stop!

 

[JohnnyMac]

So.....existing laws work? Can't be. We need more.

 

[nwwoodsman]

I wonder if their going to go after the pot heads who falsely filled out the 4473 when they bought a gun.

I hope not. I've known a few gun owning veterans who have used cannabis for a few of their emotional and physical ailments brought on during the course of serving this country. I see no problem with that. I'm more concerned about drunk bubbas doing stupid stuff with firearms than the average person who likes to burn one once in awhile.

 

[Capn Jack]

And Hunter Biden skips merrily along.

 

[Member 3687]

So, making several straw purchases then selling the guns to a drug cartel and then one of those guns kill a border agent is illegal. So, your saying operation Fast and Furious was against the law!

Sorry wrong story just a few similarities made me think of it.

 

[Stomper]

And Hunter Biden skips merrily along.

Hunter Biden is not a thinker, Hunter Biden is an accomplished ARTISTÉ!!

 

[Alexx1401]

There is a reason that firearm purchase forms require potential buyers to state whether they abuse illegal narcotics," said U.S. Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref. "

So they are going to arrest Hunter Biden now correct?

 

[RobMa]

They mention a Glock but picture a Sig, shows the depth of how much they try to make the article unbiased, consistent and convey the proper information.