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.
Sunday, May 2, 2021
On May 3rd, the Senate Appropriations Committee will hear Senate Bill 264 and Senate Bill 715.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
This week, a number of anti-gun bills are receiving committee hearings:
Monday, April 19, 2021
This week, a number of anti-gun bills are receiving committee hearings.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Last week, the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to pass Assembly Bill 1223, to place an additional excise tax on firearms and ammunition, ...
Thursday, April 1, 2021
On April 6th, the Assembly Public Safety Committee is hearing Assembly Bill 1223, to tax firearms and ammunition, ...
Sunday, March 14, 2021
On Thursday, March 18, the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety will hold a hearing at the ...
Friday, March 12, 2021
On March 16th, the Senate Public Safety Committee will be hearing Senate Bill 264 to ban the sale ...
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
February 19th was the bill filing deadline for the California State Legislature. A few more bills to place restrictions ...
Saturday, February 13, 2021
The California Legislature has been back in full swing for nearly a month and legislation to place further ...
Friday, October 30, 2020
With everyone from newspapers and commentators to campaign surrogates and the candidates themselves vying for our attention, it’s ...
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