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, April 8, 2022
Today, the California Legislature started their spring recess, which will continue through next week when they return for more policy hearings.
Friday, April 1, 2022
This week, Senate Bill 906, requiring parental disclosure of firearm ownership and storage practices failed in the Senate ...
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Last week, Senate Bill 918, to authorize DoJ to charge higher fees for basic eligibility checks on ammunition ...
Thursday, March 3, 2022
On March 8th, three separate policy committees will be meeting to hear firearm and hunting related legislation. Please ...
Friday, February 11, 2022
This week, more legislation was introduced by anti-gun legislators.
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Yesterday, the California State Legislature saw the introduction of two more anti-gun bills that continue the assault on ...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Yesterday, the Assembly passed Assembly Bill 311, to further restrict “precursor” parts from being sold at gun shows by ...
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
On Thursday, January 20th, the Assembly Appropriations Committee will consider Assembly Bill 311, to further restrict “precursor” parts ...
Monday, October 11, 2021
Despite lawful gun ownership and gun shows already being highly regulated by California law, Governor Gavin Newsom once ...
Friday, September 24, 2021
Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 173 into law, giving researchers access to a host of information on gun ...
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