http://www.bradycenter.org/

Need for Background Checks on All Gun Sales

"A new Brady report makes a strong case for Brady
background checks on all gun sales in America,
including those at gun shows."
"Allowing dangerous people such as convicted felons
and domestic abusers to buy guns without Brady
background checks threatens the safety of our
families and communities."

"U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg has introduced
legislation to close the gun show loophole that allows
people to buy guns at gun shows in most states
without passing a Brady criminal background check."
….

" In 2007, 181 officers died in the line of duty,
including 68 who were shot and killed with guns."
....

"The same weak gun laws that are enabling the supply to
Mexican criminals are supplying criminals in the U.S. as well."

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There is an obscene loophole at gun shows. The problem is that
"private collectors" can in some states legally sell pocket guns or powerful
long-range guns with just a brief viewing of the buyer's driver's license.
Cash and carry ... no receipt ... no record of the transaction ...
no barrier for criminals and the mentally-injured.
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