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

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, criminals—even convicted felons—can easily buy guns with no questions asked.  more

Close the loophole
Americans for Gun Safety launches national television campaign demanding that Washington Stop Playing Politics with Guns and close the gun show loophole.

John McCain
with some straight talk about rights and responsibilities. See McCain's video urging voters to close the gun show loophole.

Denver Safety Chief
Ari Zavaras: "Convicted felons buy guns at gun shows because of the loophole in our laws."

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."