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Let me add this: there has been an emerging consensus on the right here at USMB that even background checks for gun purchases are not acceptable.
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identify the CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISO - by article, section, and clause which authorizes the federal government to conduct background checks
Identify the historical document which quotes Patrick Henry - or any founding Father - stating that the intent of the Commerce clause was to allow federal scumbags to regulate the possession of firearms
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Cite in any of those sources that background checks are not authorized.
But thats not in the Constitution is an ignorant and failed argument. The Constitution affords Congress powers both enumerated and implied.
You might want to read the 10th Amendment, it says very plainly that the Constitution only contains enumerated powers, all others are reserved to the states or the people. That would include those pesky nonexistent implied powers.