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The best counterargument is that dealer-only liability still misplaces responsibility unless the dealer actually acted illegally or negligently.

Holding dealers broadly liable for crimes committed with guns they legally sold risks punishing lawful behavior rather than misconduct. Dealers already operate under strict federal and state regulations, including background checks, recordkeeping, and compliance audits. When a dealer follows all required laws, the criminal act that occurs later is an independent decision made by another person, breaking the chain of responsibility. Expanding liability beyond clear negligence or illegal sales would encourage defensive practices that don’t reduce crime—such as refusing lawful customers—while shifting blame away from the individual who committed the crime. Liability should hinge on proven wrongdoing, not on the mere fact that a dealer participated in a legal transaction.

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