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CityCouncil | 2017-01-03 | 9 | Todd Street at Alameda Point to Allow the Sale of Antique and Collectible Guns. Not introduced. The City Manager and Assistant Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Allen Michaan and Scott Bradley, Michaan's Auctions, gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether background checks would be required, to which Mr. Michaan responded in the affirmative; stated Michaan's Auctions has to comply with all laws. In response to Councilmember Oddie's further question regarding background checks, Mr. Bradley stated background checks are only required for weapons made after 1898; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) does not require checks for anything prior to 1898. Councilmember Oddie stated Mr. Michaan indicated firearms are often part of an entire estate; however, complete shows would be for firearms; requested clarification. Mr. Bradley provided an example of an estate that included firearms. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there would be shows that only include firearms, to which Mr. Bradley responded if antiques come in as part of an estate, they would be held and sold at an arms and armor show. Mr. Michaan stated the sales would be separate; arms and armor would be its own auction; an estate went to another auction house because Michaan's Auctions could not accept the gun collection. Councilmember Oddie stated said argument makes him sympathetic; however, he is concerned Michaan's would be attracting estates and sales of only arms. Mr. Michaan stated said estates are few and far between; Michaan's goal is volume; working with Greg Martin gives Michaan's access to high end estates; Michaan's needs growth; selling newsworthy arms would provide publicity; Michaan's is building the auction house to be a world class player; urged Council to give him a chance; stated that he is not interested in arming the public. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether musket balls could be sold, to which Mr. Michaan responded that he would agree if the Council restricts the sale of musket balls; noted black powder is needed to fire musket balls; stated that he would prefer to sell musket balls and cannons. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding ivory, Mr. Michaan stated that he does not sell ivory. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 January 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-03.pdf |