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Kimio · August 4, 2014, 10:51 AM

I keep hearing this thrown around, and it typically has me puzzled. The antis toss this sound bite around stating that buying a gun at one of these events does not require a background check, thus making it easier for criminals and other ne're do wells to get their hands on a firearm? Does this argument hold any kind of water? I've seen a number of members here state that it does not, but I do not have a clear understanding of where either side is getting their supporting facts on the matter.

I ask, simply because I have a friend whom I was discussing the topic of gun control and how the current laws relate to the sale of firearms at such events. I realized that I really don't know much about the process involved with gun purchases/trades at these events.

Some clarifications would be appreciated.

August 4, 2014, 10:51 AM	#1
Kimio Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,171	What exactly is the "Gunshow Loophole"? I keep hearing this thrown around, and it typically has me puzzled. The antis toss this sound bite around stating that buying a gun at one of these events does not require a background check, thus making it easier for criminals and other ne're do wells to get their hands on a firearm? Does this argument hold any kind of water? I've seen a number of members here state that it does not, but I do not have a clear understanding of where either side is getting their supporting facts on the matter. I ask, simply because I have a friend whom I was discussing the topic of gun control and how the current laws relate to the sale of firearms at such events. I realized that I really don't know much about the process involved with gun purchases/trades at these events. Some clarifications would be appreciated.