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The Department of Agriculture is demanding states hand over personal data of food assistance recipients — including Social Security numbers, addresses and, in at least one state, citizenship status, according to emails shared with NPR by an official who was not allowed to speak publicly.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

That’s an interesting way of spelling, “no.”

Most states do not require firearms registration. There’s a handful that explicitly prohibit it. As far as states that have a general firearms registration is concerned, it’s limited to Hawaii and DC, so sure… you’ll get some people on a list there.

CA, CT, NY - there’s only a registry for certain types, not all.

There’s also no federal firearms registry whatsoever.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That’s an interesting way of spelling, “no.”

But the answer isn't "no". There are lists. That's what the registry is. It's a literal list of people who own firearms.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

So if a list is < 1% complete, that’s good enough?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

It's good enough that it should be a concern, given the current admin with access to those lists.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (2 children)

All they have to do is grab a copy of the NRA membership roster and mandate that gun stores turn over sales records for purchases of guns or ammunition.

I guarantee they can get you on a list pretty quick if they want to.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yep, because cash isn't a thing and everyone that owns a gun is an NRA member.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (2 children)

If the government wants you to have to show id to buy ammo, it'll happen.

Unless you are manufacturing your own ammunition, you have to interact with someone the government has leverage over.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Also, it's really easy to make re-loaded ammo.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

You have to show ID to buy ammo now. They don't take a picture of your ID and send it off somewhere when that happens, they just make sure that you're old enough to buy it (like alcohol or cigarettes). For me, they look at me and see that I'm over 40 and that's good enough to be my ID.

I don't know where you're coming up with your bullshit but you should stop. It's a waste of your time, and it's all wrong.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Do you not think the feds could pass a law saying that sellers have to keep a list of everyone who buys guns or ammo?

Honestly, I'm really curious at this point why commenters here are so absolutely convinced that they couldn't.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Lmfao, no. Just stop.

The feds DO NOT PASS LAWS!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

What do you think Congress does then?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

LMFAO - do you think Congress is "the feds?" If you're not a US citizen, your lack of info is forgivable.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government, yes. They make the laws carried out by the executive branch. "Feds" refers to federal employees.

So yeah, members of Congress are feds, though not the ones you are used to seeing at your door.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

No, “Feds” refers specifically to federal law enforcement. The “fed” sets interest rates.

No one refers to congress as the feds.

At this point it’s clear you’re trolling.

And blocked

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Gun manufacturers have already been caught giving warranty registration info to political action groups.

https://www.propublica.org/article/gunmakers-owners-sensitive-personal-information-glock-remington-nssf