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I have to wonder what the criteria is "for official business only"? I can understand the reluctance of an officer to run the check especially if directed not to by the command structure. I would think however if a citizen asks the police to confirm that a weapon which not purchased NIB is not a stolen weapon, implicit in that question is the statement that this could be a stolen weapon. Further if it does come back as a stolen weapon, does the person who asks for a check face a load of trouble for possessing it, even with a bill of sale?
Alway something for me to learn on this site!