Gun Shows
Gun shows are widely attended by Americans interested in firearms for defensive purposes, hunting, sports, recreation and historical significance.
In the 1990s, gun control supporters began claiming that criminals were commonly acquiring guns at shows. However, studies by the federal government have repeatedly shown that less than one percent of state prison inmates incarcerated for gun crimes acquired their guns at shows, while most acquired guns through theft, on the black market, or from family members or friends.
In the same period, gun control supporters began pushing federal legislation to require background checks on the relatively small number of people at shows who buy guns from people who are not dealers. Now, they demand a background check for any sale, trade, gift or other transfer of any firearm, anywhere, to anyone—in some cases, including family members or friends.
NRA opposes expansion of the background check system, because criminals easily get guns by other means and because expanding the background check requirement would be a step toward transforming the background check system into a national gun registry.
Monday, June 20, 2022
The California Legislature continues to fast track firearm related legislation, making bills eligible for floor votes as early ...
Friday, June 17, 2022
Lake County Councilman Charlie Brown (D-Gary) and Councilwoman Christine Cid (D-East Chicago) announced their support for a proposal to ban ...
Friday, June 10, 2022
This week, the legislature passed all the gun control bills heard before the Public Safety Committees and will continue their ...
Monday, June 6, 2022
On Wednesday, the Public Safety Committees of each chamber are hearing anti-gun bills received from the opposite chamber. ...
Saturday, May 21, 2022
On Thursday, both the Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees took up their suspense files prior to the fiscal ...
Monday, April 25, 2022
Last week, the California Legislature returned from spring recess and wasted no time in passing a number of ...
Friday, April 8, 2022
Today, the California Legislature started their spring recess, which will continue through next week when they return for more policy hearings.
Friday, April 1, 2022
This week, Senate Bill 906, requiring parental disclosure of firearm ownership and storage practices failed in the Senate ...
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Last week, Senate Bill 918, to authorize DoJ to charge higher fees for basic eligibility checks on ammunition ...
Thursday, March 3, 2022
On March 8th, three separate policy committees will be meeting to hear firearm and hunting related legislation. Please ...
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