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Americans for Gun Safety is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, advocacy organization that supports the rights of individuals who own firearms for sport, protection, and collection. We also believe that with rights come responsibilities. We seek stronger new gun laws and tougher enforcement of current laws. Our goal is to help keep guns out of the hands of criminals and kids, and to make guns safer in the home.
To send us feedback or a question, please fill in the contact information below and click the Send button at the bottom of this page. To reach the local gun safety group in your state, visit our local groups page.
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 John McCain
with some straight talk about rights and responsibilities. See McCain's video urging voters to close the gun show loophole.
Safer gun shows
Of the five states that host the most gun shows, three statesPennsylvania, Illinois, and Californiahave made them safer by closing the gun show loophole. more
The gun show loophole
What you should know about this dangerous loophole in our laws.
Why background checks are needed
When background checks are not required, criminalseven convicted felonscan easily buy guns with no questions asked. more
Two-minute checks
95% of all background checks are completed within two hours and most are completed within two minutes. more
Voters approve
historic ballot initiatives in Colorado and Oregon to close the gun show loophole.
Gun owners care about safety
AGS worked closely with the citizens of Colorado and Oregon to pass ballot initiatives that require background checks at gun shows. Both initiatives passed by large margins, with support from a majority of gun owners in both states.
 Oregon Sheriff
Dan Noelle: "As a cop, it is tough enough to lay your life on the line without it being easy for criminals to get guns."
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