problem is, cartridge firing firearms made prior to 1898 can be just as dangerous in the wrong hands as guns made after 1898...with the goal of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of dangerous people, we have laws at the local, state and federal level that tell us what is legal and what is illegal. then we have good judgement, which tells us what is the responsible thing to do...in my opinion, if it fires a cartridge, then the new owner should be required to pass a background check before taking possesion of their new gun...to do otherwise, suggests irresponsibility on the part of the seller and a disregard for the validity of the concept of background checks.
