Earlier today, we reported that Gunbroker had removed bump fire stocks from their listings. The internet’s largest firearms auction site has since rescinded the ban. Confirmation comes in the form of an email sent to one of our readers (below). Gunbroker’s missive warns sellers they may fall afoul of the Protection in Lawful Commerce of Arms Act. Uh, what?
According to wikipedia.org, the PLCAA “protects firearms manufacturers and dealers from being held liable when crimes have been committed with their products.” Unless a gunbroker.com bump fire seller is a firearms manufacturer or dealer, the PLCAA has nothing to do with them whatsoever.
Anyway, here’s the email . . .
From: “GunBroker.com Customer Service” <[email protected]>
To: XXXXXXXXXX
Date: October 7, 2017 at 11:02 PM
Subject: A message from GunBroker.com
Dear XXXXXX,
As the public face of internet gun sales, GunBroker.com works closely with the NRA, NSSF, and other industry organizations on matters of public policy. Initial reaction from the industry was that support of bump stocks was PR disaster. However, the industry and NRA have softened their stance and asked regulators and Congress to make a decision as to whether or not these items are legal. As a result we have changed our position to allow the items to be sold as long as they are sold in full compliance with state and local laws.
As a seller you should be aware that bump stocks / slide stocks are not firearms and are almost certainly not protected by the Protection in Lawful Commerce of Arms Act (PLCAA). This means that if you choose to sell these items and get sued over their use or misuse, you will not have the PLCAA to protect you.
Be aware that bump stocks / slide stocks may not be legal in every state and we have not been able to fully assess what jurisdictions in which they may be outlawed. It would be wise to research the local in state laws into which you intend to ship these items to avoid entering into an illegal transaction.
Thank you,
The Management of GunBroker.com
“The bullet struck Shellsea in the lower right jaw killing her instantly,” I don’t mean to be a Debby downer here, but she likley had a fairly slow death as she bled out her face. I only know this because I delt with an instance where a man was shot in the face, in the jaw, and it blew out his jaw. I was there and tried to help save him to no avail. With the paramedics there he bled out. I know he was conscious during most of it because his eyes were moving until the very end. I don’t repeat this experience to disturb people but to inform them because playing around with firearms is never an acceptable behavior.
There’s no doubt he planned this over some time. It wasn’t a spur of the moment attack because he woke up pissed off one morning.
People who decide to do something bad do tend to try to plan it if they’re a planning type of person. And they can become obsessed with every detail while still forgetting certain things and messing up.
Don’t ask me how I know.
We need new leadership in the NRA. Fire this useless old toad!
So that’s the note explained. Now we need to know why they’re saying he checked in a day later, at least, than the receipt indicates and who the second room guest was.
My county Sheriff hands out county Militia cards to anyone who wants one…no personal info required except the name you want on your card…free of charge. So, I AM a member of a militia….county sanctioned at that.