I just had this idea, and maybe it's got a major flaw that I don't see yet, but here goes --
In my home state of Minnesota, we've had for a lot of years a "Permit to Purchase" law that requires would-be handgun buyers to present the permit (issued by the local sheriff) when buying from FFLs. A few private sellers have been known to want to see the P2P, as well. It's been a bother, but not really an intrusion, since no records have to be kept of sales other than the ones that FFLs already keep.
My suggestion: A federal P2P. So, anyone who has one of these has been run through the NICS check. Private sellers would have to ask see the P2P, but would not be required to file any papers or take any other steps.
And here's the kicker: A higher level of the same permit would become a carry permit good in all 50 states.
In my home state of Minnesota, we've had for a lot of years a "Permit to Purchase" law that requires would-be handgun buyers to present the permit (issued by the local sheriff) when buying from FFLs. A few private sellers have been known to want to see the P2P, as well. It's been a bother, but not really an intrusion, since no records have to be kept of sales other than the ones that FFLs already keep.
My suggestion: A federal P2P. So, anyone who has one of these has been run through the NICS check. Private sellers would have to ask see the P2P, but would not be required to file any papers or take any other steps.
And here's the kicker: A higher level of the same permit would become a carry permit good in all 50 states.