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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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California: Legislature Breaks for Spring Recess

Friday, April 8, 2022

California: Legislature Breaks for Spring Recess

Today, the California Legislature started their spring recess, which will continue through next week when they return for more policy hearings.

California: Parental Disclosure Bill Fails in Committee and More Firearm Related Legislation Scheduled for Hearings

Friday, April 1, 2022

California: Parental Disclosure Bill Fails in Committee and More Firearm Related Legislation Scheduled for Hearings

This week, Senate Bill 906, requiring parental disclosure of firearm ownership and storage practices failed in the Senate ...

California: Fee Hike Bill Eligible for Floor Vote

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

California: Fee Hike Bill Eligible for Floor Vote

Last week, Senate Bill 918, to authorize DoJ to charge higher fees for basic eligibility checks on ammunition ...

California: Firearm Bills Scheduled for Hearings

Thursday, March 3, 2022

California: Firearm Bills Scheduled for Hearings

On March 8th, three separate policy committees will be meeting to hear firearm and hunting related legislation. Please ...

California:  Legislation to Ban Gun Shows on State Property Reintroduced

Friday, February 11, 2022

California: Legislation to Ban Gun Shows on State Property Reintroduced

This week, more legislation was introduced by anti-gun legislators.

California: Mandatory Gun Ownership Disclosure Bill Filed

Thursday, February 3, 2022

California: Mandatory Gun Ownership Disclosure Bill Filed

Yesterday, the California State Legislature saw the introduction of two more anti-gun bills that continue the assault on ...

California: Assembly Passes “Precursor Parts” Restriction, Excise Tax Legislation Fails Deadlines

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

California: Assembly Passes “Precursor Parts” Restriction, Excise Tax Legislation Fails Deadlines

Yesterday, the Assembly passed Assembly Bill 311, to further restrict “precursor” parts from being sold at gun shows by ...

California: Assembly Committee Considering Further Restrictions on “Precursor” Parts

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

California: Assembly Committee Considering Further Restrictions on “Precursor” Parts

On Thursday, January 20th, the Assembly Appropriations Committee will consider Assembly Bill 311, to further restrict “precursor” parts ...

California: Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Adding More Restrictions to Gun Shows

Monday, October 11, 2021

California: Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Adding More Restrictions to Gun Shows

Despite lawful gun ownership and gun shows already being highly regulated by California law, Governor Gavin Newsom once ...

California: Governor Newsom Signs Anti-Privacy Legislation

Friday, September 24, 2021

California: Governor Newsom Signs Anti-Privacy Legislation

Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 173 into law, giving researchers access to a host of information on gun ...

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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.