[JimDandy]

You're not quite right lcpiper

- Encourage states to provide all their available records to NICS by restricting federal funds to states who do not comply.
(All I got to say is we never should have given a hammer to the Fed to use on States to begin with, they take our tax money to use against our own State and thus us)

That is unfortunately because we didn't also give them a screwdriver. When all you have is a hammer, all the world looks like a nail. The only stick they have is the one used to take away the carrot.

- Clarifies that submissions of mental health records into the NICS system are not prohibited by federal privacy laws (HIPAA).
(It doesn't seem to require submissions).

They're not allowed to "require" anything. See Carrot and Stick.

- Provides a legal process for a veteran to contest his/her placement in NICS when there is no basis for barring the right to own a firearm.
(If I am not mistaken every combat vet must go through screening for PTSD and usually some form of counseling, has this been a reason for them being flagged in NICS?)

There has been some concern over this issue, yes both from veterans and from/about the VA.

- Closes the gun show and other loopholes while exempting temporary transfers and transfers between family members.
(Imposes background checks on Private firearms Sales both interstate and intrastate)

Only those between strangers

- Fixes interstate travel laws for sportsmen who transport their firearms across state lines in a responsible manner. The term "transport" includes staying in temporary lodging overnight, stopping for food, buying fuel, vehicle maintenance, and medical treatment.
(The Federal Government had no laws against this before, this was only effected by State Law, Fed again deciding for the States)

Not against this, FOR this. There has been a law on the books that was too vague and ignored by various states for interstate travel. Google Fly Out of New York Gun Arrested, and look at all the results. This clarifies the law so people who have to drive THROUGH one of these states are protected like the law said they were supposed to be.

- Protects sellers from lawsuits if the weapon cleared through the expanded background checks and is subsequently used in a crime. This is the same treatment gun dealers receive now.
(So it's now going to be OK for families of victims of gun violence to go after the seller even if the sale was legal unless you do the BG Check?)

You're able to be sued today. If you use the system, you get immunity. Not bad insurance for $25 when you sell to a stranger.

- Allows dealers to complete transactions at gun shows that take place in a state for which they are not a resident.
(So dealers get to sell out of State, They do it already via the Internet. And how is this supposed to stop Gun Violence?)

The bill title doesn't say anything about gun violence. This is one of the protect rights parts.

- Requires the FBI to give priority to finalizing background checks at gun shows over checks at store front dealerships.
(I don't see anything great here, again how is this supposed to stop Gun Violence?)

Also a protect rights part. Prioritize the sales before the FFL At the gun show packs up and leaves.

- Authorizes use of a state concealed carry permit instead of a background check when purchasing a firearm from a dealer.
(Already that way in Arizona and many other states, again, State Business)

Not in all states, and the FFL check is a national law and database. If the feds want to allow a state substitute, it's their perogative.

- Permits interstate handgun sales from dealers.
(how is this supposed to stop Gun Violence?)

It doesn't. It's supposed to reduce intrusion on the second amendment.

- Family transfers and some private sales (friends, neighbors, other individuals) are exempt from background checks
(Giving me nothing, just saying your not taking this as well)

Don't forget this is competing with Senator Schumer's bill. Exempting those transactions is a hell of a lot better than INCLUDING the temporary transfer while you tie your shoes.