Philip Cook , Robert Cook : That database would not be a registry because it would not identify any current owners . Most Americans want gun sales to require background checks . They say the NRA supports this , but such checks could happen without proper documentation . They says licensed dealers must do checks , allow sale ( or not ) without naming buyer . Writers : It 's no way for states to keep track of guns ; this could bring compromise .
Philip Cook , Robert Cook : Most Americans want gun sales to require background checks . They say the NRA supports this , but such checks could happen without proper documentation . They says licensed dealers must do checks , allow sale ( or not ) without naming buyer . Writers : It 's no way for states to keep track of guns ; this could bring compromise .