Board Thread:False Info and Speculative Discussion/@comment-4815136-20140723073516/@comment-4080199-20140728155143

LadyX wrote:

Academycute101 wrote:

DManCO wrote: Bigwolfonbase wrote: I agree with that except for the automatic weapons thing. You can get a permit for those with the stipulation the FBI is allowed to sweep your house when ever wanted. Its also allowed as a licensed dealer  The amount of paperwork and legal restrictions required to become a dealer of fully-automatic weapons (which can only be sold to law enforcement and government, not civilians) is incredibly onerous. They are also subject to very tight scrutiny, especially with rising concerns about gangs and organized crime. As Chris is the only known dealer living in the Beacon Hills area, any use of such weapons should trigger an investigation of him.

California has very strict gun control laws. The NRA absolutely hates the state! State and local governments commonly impose additional restrictions. For example, if the Preserve is run by the county, then they probably prohibit firearms in there period. Even here in Colorado, where by and large we love our guns, places like Boulder County prohibit them in county parks, including ones known to have dangerous wildlife!

So no, Chris should not be able to handwave Hunter activities by waving the "licensed dealer" excuse around. But this is a fictional show. They don't really follow laws on this show unless necessary for the advancement of the plot or they are common sense laws. But this is a common sense issue! He's the known owner of said guns used to shoot the place up. The only one who legally has the right to have them at all. Bare minimum they would've investigated to see if he had any missing, or had been approached by people recently wanting them. True, but it wasn't an advancement to the plot even if it is a common sense law. The writers really don't care if it's realistic or not on this show. If it looks or sounds cool they do it.