Dammu is not shooting it straight

This is in response to Indira Dammu’s Feb. 13 column entitled “Guns blazin’.” First, the idea that “Indiana has no restrictions on the sale of assault weapons” is a false statement. Indiana state law grants individuals the right to possess assault rifles only after obtaining the appropriate federal license, which is a tedious and costly process.\nAlso, the claim that “residents who purchase guns over the Internet or at gun shows are not subjected to any checks” is also not true. Firearms purchased over the Internet are required to be sent through a Federal Firearms License holder, who upon receipt of a transfer is required to perform a background check on the purchaser. At gun shows, background checks are required by all dealers who possess an FFL, as required by federal law. The law does not require private individuals to perform background checks when selling firearms, although most individuals selling at gun shows do perform these checks. The Brady Campaign state scorecard does not rate “states’ efforts to prevent criminals from obtaining guns.” It simply lists one word answers to complicated questions. As a gun owner and holder of a concealed carry permit, I ask that you research more effectively and consult more sources than bradycampaign.org.