• tidderuuf@lemmy.world
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    I can’t, my state has made it nearly impossible for the average citizen to purchase a firearm and there’s now a poll tax I mean racist tax I mean background check fee… Because there’s already a federal background check but now my state patrol does the exact same background check using the exact same database but it takes them weeks longer to process and I still have to pay for it. Anyways probably easier for some fascist to roll in and just take my stuff the way the founding fathers intended.

    Oh and anything with a threaded barrel is banned too so I hope my family is prepared to go deaf if I ever get around to purchasing that firearm.

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      Let me introduce you to black powder. Protecting your rights since we kicked it all off on April 19, 1775.

      Plus, nowadays you can get a drop-in conversion cylinder to go from powder to modern cartridges without an FFL.

      It’s in their interest to make exercising your rights difficult. Don’t let them.

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        Funny enough bills were introduced to the state legislature a few days ago to ban all cad or 3d printed firearms. Apparently by requiring an additional device be attached to the printer to detect if it’s producing a firearm?

        Fun times.

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      There’s not a single state where it’s impossible for you to buy a firearm. At most we’re talking a wait period and maybe a restriction on “assault style” weapons. Which basically means you can buy a hunting rifle with a high capacity chambered in the same rounds. Effectively the same capabilities

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        It’s okay that you are ignorant of some laws. Lookup WA state firearm purchase restrictions for 2026. Enjoy your long and confusing read. And maybe do a little research before you yap about something you have no fucking clue about.

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          A free online class, passing a background check, and waiting 10 days is not impossible. As of today the only other requirement is being 21.

          Beginning in 2027 you will need a state permit. Which requires nothing new except fingerprinting and a fee ($95). The state then must issue, per the law, the permit in 30 days. This is basically many states concealed carry permit rules.

          So yeah this is not impossible by any stretch of the imagination. A simple Google search even reveals that there are gun stores operating in your state. Crazy to imagine they operate with it being impossible to sell guns.

          Unless you’re under 21 the only thing preventing you from buying a gun is a criminal record, severe mental illness leading to being institutionalized, or laziness.