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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.

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The Washington Post  

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Obama administration has doubts that key Hillary gun proposal can work

When Hillary Clinton rolled out a series of new gun control proposals this week, one of the most ...

The Washington Post  

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Clinton pledges to stand up to the gun lobby

Insisting that "our country is better than this," an emotional Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday ...

Rep. Carolyn Maloney Flies Anti-gun Flag in U.S. House

Friday, May 29, 2015

Rep. Carolyn Maloney Flies Anti-gun Flag in U.S. House

Reliably anti-gun Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) has introduced two new rights-restricting bills in the U.S. House of Representatives. May ...

The Santa Fe New Mexican  

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

New Mexico: Bill criminalizing private transfers dies

A bill to require background checks on buyers at gun shows died a fast death Saturday night.Members of ...

New Mexico: Anti-Gun House Bill 44 to Receive Public Hearing on Saturday, February 7

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

New Mexico: Anti-Gun House Bill 44 to Receive Public Hearing on Saturday, February 7

On Saturday at 2:00 p.m., in Room 307 of the State Capitol, the House Regulatory & Public Affairs Committee ...

Mission Creep: DEA Contemplated Mass Surveillance of Gun Show Attendees

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Mission Creep: DEA Contemplated Mass Surveillance of Gun Show Attendees

Recent revelations about a proposed federal law enforcement program might have some friends and families drawing lots to ...

Virginia: Numerous Pro- and Anti-Gun Bills Heard in Committees, Week of January 30

Friday, January 30, 2015

Virginia: Numerous Pro- and Anti-Gun Bills Heard in Committees, Week of January 30

Yesterday, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1191 by a 28 to 11 vote.  Sponsored by Senator Tommy Norment ...

Virginia: Numerous Anti-Gun Bills to be Heard in House Subcommittee Today

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Virginia: Numerous Anti-Gun Bills to be Heard in House Subcommittee Today

Today, at 4:00 P.M., the Virginia House Militia, Police and Public Safety Subcommittee #1 will hold a hearing on 11 ...

The Wall Street Journal  

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Federal Agency Weighed Spying on Cars at Gun Shows

A federal agent proposed using license-plate readers to scan vehicles around gun shows in order to aid gun-trafficking ...

The Richmond Times-Dispatch  

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Virginia: Senate panel defeats gun control measures

If you’re an opponent of gun control, Monday’s Senate Courts of Justice Committee hearing made your day.A host ...

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Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.