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.
Friday, June 28, 2019
As reported last week, federal district court judge Cathy Bencivengo dealt a severe blow to anti-gun forces by issuing an ...
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
On Monday, June 17, the California Rifle and Pistol Association attorneys with the support of NRA and others, ...
Sunday, April 28, 2019
On April 30th, the New Hampshire state Senate Judiciary Committee will hear House Bill 109 to criminalize the ...
Sunday, April 7, 2019
The City of Simi Valley plans to have discussions on possible action regarding the Ventura County Board of Supervisors request ...
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
This week, the Assembly and Senate Public Safety Committee and Assembly Appropriations Committee all heard several firearm-related bills. ...
Saturday, March 23, 2019
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Monday, February 11, 2019
On February 13th, the New Hampshire state House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will be hearing two ...
Thursday, January 17, 2019
In her opening day speech to state lawmakers, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called on them to pass various ...
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Deciding that gun shows don’t belong at the county fairgrounds, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to ...
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Mr. Toomey has consistently said that he’s never stopped looking for a way to get the 60 votes ...
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