I am all for requiring a dealer to perform the necessary background checks and complete all necessary paperwork on person to person sales. I would also say that the law stipulate that gun dealers perform this function free of charge.

I would go a few steps further than you though.

Gun show sales are always brought to the forefront in this debate. My opinion is simple. If you have an FFL, you can take possession immediately. If you do not, a background check is still required. The internet is not hard to get to, especially with wireless networks and smart phones with hotspots. It cannot take more than a couple minutes to run the check right there in the booth. If it is the rare situation that the check cannot be run in the booth, then your new weapon is shipped to you.

Training is another issue that is neglected nearly everywhere. To purchase a gun, no training required. If you want to carry a concealed weapon, you are required to attend a gun safety course, no exceptions. Every range I have ever been to offers them at least once a month.

Finally, gun theft. Gun owners should be required to report the loss or theft of their guns. If you have more than 1 occurrence of gun theft in any 5 year period, you should be barred from purchasing a firearm until 5 years from the second occurrence. Stolen weapons are one of the primary ways guns get into the hands on criminals. Time to hold the gun owner responsible for securing his weapons.