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apostate wrote:

Texas prohibits the sale of firearms to non-residents.

Please cite the law that prohibits a Texas based FFL from selling a rifle to a US citizen who isn't a Texas resident.

Did some more research. On the ATF FAQ page, it states:

May an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA in any State?

Generally, a person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State. Exceptions include the acquisition pursuant to a lawful bequest, or an over–the–counter acquisition of a rifle or shotgun from a licensee where the transaction is allowed by the purchaser’s State of residence and the licensee’s State of business. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.

Unless there is a specific Texas law that prohibits such a transaction, Academy did not break any law. I did read the civil suit filed against Academy. The Plaintiffs' attorney does not cite or reference any specific Texas or Federal law, statute or regulation that was violated. The Plaintiffs' attorney is in this for the settlement value. I hope Academy fights rather than settle. Settling would set a bad precedent.

apostate wrote:

Texas prohibits the sale of firearms to non-residents.

Please cite the law that prohibits a Texas based FFL from selling a rifle to a US citizen who isn't a Texas resident.

I thought the restriction did not apply to long guns. Also, he was in the military. Can anyone cite the specific law?

This is just a heartbreaking story. Last time there was a mass causality shooting it was because of racism and bigotry. Today, who knows. In today's shooting, the Church's Pastor said his 14-year old was one of the victims. The press conference said the victims were as young as 5 years-old. What has our country become?

The shooter has been identified as a dishonorably discharged Airman (USAF). He was 26, male and Caucasian. I won't list his name because i don't want to give him any recognition. He was busted in the past for Marijuana possession. Some people on social media have suggested that the shooter was a member of ANTIFA. This is how we resolve differences, now?

A community member with a shotgun engaged the shooter as he exited the church. The community member gave chase until the shooter crashed his car. There is no information if the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a wound from the community member or police gun-fire.

This is just a horrible story all the way around.