Sorry about the boating accident Marsha.

Eddie,

I don't mind common sense legislation that would keep firearms out of the hands of mental defectives. The problem comes when you try to apply common sense to the issue. Common sense from someone who sees both sides, or common sense from someone far to the left or right? It is the application of the process where things go sideways. I'd be open to solutions. What would you suggest?

Waiting periods have waivers, such as have a CPL, which requires a more extensive background check. As long as they keep that section in there, I have no issues with waiting periods. I get checked every 5 years with an extensive background check, then each time I purchase something I get the regular 4473 check.

Some items purchased require much more than a 5 day period. I bought a firearm related tool back in September. Fully paid for it, held it once, but until my tax stamp comes through some time in February or March, I don't get to take it home. That is a 5-6 month background check.

So after the BATFE goes through my background for a 5-6 month period (after having my sheriff sign off on the form as well), and okays this purchase, and my local sheriff checks me out every 5 years, do I still need to deal with the 5 day waiting period when I buy a shotgun, rifle or a pistol, in your opinion, or would the simple thumbs up/down 4473 application be fine by you?