[Hidden-tech] Gun Web Shop

[Doug Lowing]

Positive identification is a major issue.

Fortunately, the web designer or host is not responsible for positive
id. The shop owner is responsible for ID in person to verify they meet the
fed, state, and local requirements, have taken courses (required in MA),
and so forth for the particular physical location.  I really like in-person
ID, even for me, even if I consider parts of it an annoyance. (I am allowed
to be annoyed by a law and still dutifully follow it)

 Mr. Black Hat or Mr. White Hat can send money over the web for an invoice
only to /reserve/ a firearm.  They are not permitted possession  until they
appear in person and provide authorization in person to the seller.  If
they do not meet the requirements or the seller just does not like them,
the seller returns the funds (less whatever processing fees) and they go
away empty handed.

Agreed nothing is perfect.  Positive ID is not the responsibility of the
host or web builder.

-Doug

On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Claire Huttlinger <chuttlinger at comcast.net>
wrote:

>
>
>
> Thank you for creating even a small forum for discussion about this.  It
> seems that the major issue is positively identifying the purchaser, so if
> they have to pick up the gun in person and are deemed responsible enough to
> own it, then they can be held responsible for how it is used.  I would feel
> comfortable if that were the process everywhere.
>
> Claire Huttlinger
> Florence, Ma
>
>
> > On Feb 3, 2016, at 11:44 PM, MWW Tech <tech at montaguewebworks.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I run a small web shop and someone called me the other day saying they
> were opening a gun shop in the area and wanted an online store where they
> could sell some of them online.
> >
> > Now, when I talked to a close friend of mine they got quite agitated,
> for a variety of reasons. It made me second-think about hosting such a shop.
> >
> > So, I'm coming to you for advice. If you have an opinion on the topic, I
> would be interested in hearing it. This should not become a conversation
> thread here, because it's obviously a bit controversial. What I'm hoping is
> anyone with a strong feeling either way just reply to me directly with a
> calm, short email positing their position. You may or may not get a reply
> from me, but I will read every email sent.
> >
> > I don't have all the details yet, but I do know that they are not
> allowed, by law, to mail the firearms they sell. Patrons may but them
> online, but they will HAVE to go to the store to pick it up. I am sure the
> regular background checks would apply.
> >
> > Anyway, your thoughts would be appreciated.
> >
> > Tech at MontagueWebWorks.com
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mik Muller
> > 413-320-5336
> > http://MontagueWebWorks.com
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >
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