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, January 10, 2016
With President Obama now boldly attacking Second Amendment rights, gun control bills have already been filed by members ...
Monday, January 4, 2016
Gun control surged to the forefront of the 2016 campaign Sunday as Republicans unloaded on President Obama’s anticipated ...
Friday, January 1, 2016
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
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Monday, December 21, 2015
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Monday, December 21, 2015
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Friday, December 11, 2015
President Barack Obama's advisers are finalizing a proposal that would expand background checks on gun sales without congressional ...
Monday, December 7, 2015
In the hours after the San Bernardino rampage, President Obama reiterated the plea for “common sense gun safety ...
Thursday, December 3, 2015
White House officials are seeking a way to use executive authority to close the so-called gun show loophole ...
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
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