1. A leading trade association joined forces with the ATF this year to educate people about straw purchases. 2. Across the gun industry, there is concern about straw purchases. 3. In addition, the bill would prohibit all straw purchases. 4. It is unclear precisely what measures Delfay, of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, has in mind to stop these so-called straw purchases. 5. Many guns were obtained through straw purchases, in which Ohio residents without felony records buy guns and resell them illegally for distribution in other states. 6. Straw purchases, still possible, are severely limited. 7. The kits suggest dealers ask all buyers a series of questions about their intent, in order to spot a straw purchase before it happens. 8. Though straw purchases remain the chief way Ohio guns enter the black market, criminals also steal them. |