Kevin called me today and was upset by my use of the word "unload" as if he also knew the gun was a mess and sent it out anyway. He did not request this correction, but in fairness, I am making it. I meant to imply that WRUK, not Kevin, was "unloading" this gun, that word being a pejorative term for "sell." I do not believe Kevin knew the thing was a mess, and indeed, it appeared OK on first glance. Kevin has conducted himself very honorably in this situation, and I believe did more than he was bound to do in the circumstances.

I still believe, though, that at this level, there should be an ascertainment by dealers before they sell a gun, that it meets some minimum threshold requirement for use as a DG rifle, and that it is safe to the user and bystanders.