In response to Michael Levengood of Carbondale, the loophole you speak of does not exist (“Killer weapons too accessible,” letters, March 23, The Aspen Times).
Colorado requires private gun-sellers who are not federally licensed dealers to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm. Any unlicensed individual who seeks to transfer possession of a firearm to a prospective transferee must:
1. Require that a background check is conducted on the prospective transferee by a licensed gun dealer
2. Obtain approval of the transfer from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation following the background check request.
There is a legal process for acquiring such a firearm.
Your local gun store would be able to help you out with all the paperwork and approvals. Acquiring this firearm advertised in the paper, without a background check, is illegal.
James Gordon
Aspen