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, October 30, 2020
With everyone from newspapers and commentators to campaign surrogates and the candidates themselves vying for our attention, it’s ...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
After being sued by NRA and other gun-rights groups for unlawfully shuttering California gun stores, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex ...
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
It has now been over a year since the DOJ issued a press release and the Report on ...
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Yesterday, the California Senate passed Senate Bill 281 by a vote of 27 - 11. SB 281 has now been transmitted to ...
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Senate Bill 281 is eligible for third reading and a floor vote in the Senate. SB 281, sponsored by Senator ...
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. ...
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