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.
Saturday, September 1, 2018
The California Legislature has adjourned from the 2018 legislative session and now Governor Brown needs to hear from ...
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Prior attempts to shut down the guns shows locally have been largely unsuccessful, including 2013 legislation that would ...
Monday, June 25, 2018
On Thursday, June 28th, at 9:00 am, the Board of Directors for the 32nd District Agricultural Association and ...
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Today, the Illinois state Senate may consider House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3256, which would expand the ...
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
When a Bay Area county decided to pass a law that effectively banned gun shows from its fairgrounds, ...
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
On Thursday, May 24th, the Board of Directors for the 32nd District Agricultural Association and the Orange County ...
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
California laws regulating gun shows are the strictest in the nation. The proposed closure of the gun show ...
Monday, May 21, 2018
Late last week, Senate Bill 221, until recently dealt with “Criminal Fines: HIV Prevention and Education,” was gutted ...
Monday, April 23, 2018
On Tuesday, April 24, dozens of anti-gun advocates are expected to attend the 22nd District Agricultural Association’s Board ...
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Tuesday night, April 10, 2018, the Leon County Commission voted 6-1 to pass the gun control ordinance. We ...
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