System Working as Intended

Of the 345,547 ammunition background checks performed, only 101 stopped the buyer because he or she was a “prohibited person” who can’t legally possess ammunition, according to state Department of Justice data. Yet another 62,000 ammunition purchases were rejected as well. Those people left empty-handed because their personal information hadn’t been entered into the state’s system, or the information on their identification cards didn’t match what officials had entered into the California gun registry database, which retail sellers must review when they do the ammunition background check. [More]

Can you imagine being Ari Freilich? Do you think at some level he recognizes himself for what he is, and if so, is he deeply ashamed or does he revel in it?

[Via Jamie E]