CLOSE THE LOOPHOLE

BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL SALES AT GUN SHOWS

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CLOSE THE
GUN SHOW LOOPHOLE

Stop Criminals from Getting Guns! The Gun Show Loophole is a serious gap in our nation’s gun laws, which allows individuals to buy guns without passing a background check. Over the years, this loophole has resulted in countless tragic shootings -- including the one at Columbine High School and the recent shooting of Pentagon police officers. As concerned citizens, we stand with over 500 mayors from all across America in asking Congress to step up and close the Gun Show Loophole. It is critical that criminal background checks are conducted on all purchasers at gun shows -- including people who buy from private sellers. As we commemorate the tragedies at Columbine and Virginia Tech, we are reminded that legislative action is long overdue. More and more innocent victims of gun violence are hurt or killed every day. It’s time for Congress to take action and close the Gun Show Loophole. Privacy Policy

63%of private sellers sold guns to people even when they said they couldn’t pass a background check.

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Source:www.GunShowUndercover.org

30%According to ATF, 30% of illegally trafficked guns are connected to gun shows.

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Source: U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Following the Gun: Enforcing Federal Law Against Firearms Traffickers (2000)

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• April 20th: Coalition launches campaign to close the Gun Show Loophole
• Republican pollster finds 85% of gun owners support closing loophole
• Undercover investigation finds rampant illegal sales at gun shows

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