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Police endorse gun safety bill
National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) endorses McCain-Lieberman bill.
The gun show loophole
What you should know about this dangerous loophole in our laws.
Gun glossary
Find definitions for background checks, gun show loophole, licensed gun dealer, trafficking, and more
Safer gun shows
Of the five states that host the most gun shows, three states—Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California—have made them safer by closing the gun show loophole. more
Rights and responsibilities
60% of Americans are concerned about both gun rights and gun violence. more
Unlicensed dealers
Up to 25% of the gun sellers at gun shows are not federally licensed gun dealers and therefore are not required to run a criminal background check when they sell a gun. more
Gun owners care about safety
Oregon and Colorado voters approved 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.
Two-minute checks
95% of all background checks are completed within two hours and most are completed within two minutes. more
Gun Trafficking
Gun shows are the second leading source of illegal firearms recovered in gun trafficking investigations. more
Widespread support for right to bear arms
89% of Americans believe in the right to bear arms. more
Gun owners close gun show loophole
A majority of gun owners in both Colorado and Oregon voted to close the gunshow loophole. more
Most gun owners are not NRA members
Only 10% of gun owners are members of the NRA. more
Why background checks are needed
When background checks are not required, criminals—even convicted felons—can easily buy guns with no questions asked. more
95% of all background checks are completed within two hours and most are completed within two minutes
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The 'Angel' in a Shoot-Out: A Dot-com Billionaire Dives Deep into the Gun War