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In reply to the discussion: 11 Terrifying Reasons to Close the Gun Show Loophole [View all]TheWraith
(24,331 posts)10. Re: #2, the FBI says that the number of crime guns from shows is around 1%.
Not 10%.
As for the rest, I agree with DonP, it's nothing more or less than trying to terrify people who don't know anything on the subject, and create an aura of believing that it's some kind of giant scary free fire zone handing out guns to people coming to murder your children.
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They can also sell on the internet, in newspaper classifieds, in the parking lot
hack89
Jan 2012
#16
Actually, buying a long gun across state lines requires the purchase be made through an FFL.
thumpandclunk
Jan 2012
#33
Unknowingly? In post 13 you said "I did it to prove to a friend that it happens and it is legal"
Marengo
Jan 2012
#42
Open up the NICS to private sellers, with a "safe harbor" provision for those sellers who use it.
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2012
#44
2. 10% of the guns used in crimes by juveniles and children were sold at gun shows and flea markets.
Remmah2
Jan 2012
#50
Some of this ground has already been covered, but I'll try salting the furrows
Euromutt
Jan 2012
#54