Hunter Biden’s recent felony conviction for illegally purchasing a gun in Delaware could have been prevented if the gun shop, StarQuest Shooters & Survival Supply, had followed proper procedures. Despite Biden not being a legal resident of Delaware in 2018, the shop sold him a .38 revolver and later attempted to cover up the mistake by adding a note to the form. Gun control activists argue that the shop should also face consequences for their actions, as they failed to adhere to regulations regarding firearm sales forms.
The issue of the altered form almost became a point of contention during the trial, but the judge ruled that the gun shop was not on trial. National security expert Marcy Wheeler highlighted discrepancies in the shop’s testimony and pointed out that the ATF has specific rules for amending sales forms, which were not followed in this case.
Despite the prosecutor’s claims of holding everyone accountable under the law, the gun shop’s mistakes were overlooked. This has raised concerns about a potential double standard in the prosecution of Hunter Biden versus the gun shop. Gun shops can face a range of administrative actions from the ATF for similar violations, including license revocation.
In conclusion, the lack of oversight by the Delaware gun shop allowed Hunter Biden to illegally purchase a gun, resulting in his felony conviction. The incident underscores the importance of proper adherence to regulations and procedures in firearm sales to prevent prohibited individuals from obtaining firearms.
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