[quote=KIBU]The point is that if one is barred from being able to buy a weapon due to some issues with one’s criminal/mental background, it makes sense that he/she would also be barred from being able to buy the parts. It’s just a loophole.[/quote]
Yea, because someone that will take the time to source basic gun components, then build a gun, test it and then leave an apologetic note for the rampage he’s going to do isn’t going to find another destructive device to use, such as a pressure cooker.