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Trustee Archive
A gun show is a temporary exhibition where firearms, accessories, ammunition and literature are displayed, bought, sold, traded and discussed. Most gun shows are sponsored by hunting or sporting organizations. Except in a few states, background checks and sales transaction records are not required for guns purchased at these events. This situation is often referred to as the “gun show loophole.” In some years there are as many as 5,000 gun shows, flea markets and other gun-related events occurring around our country. Large shows may accommodate 1,000 dealers and draw up to 15,000 law-abiding visitors. However, nearly half the time gun shows are investigated, felons are associated with buying or selling guns. Juveniles purchase at least 10% of the guns they use in crimes at gun shows or flea markets. Critics claim these events give felons, domestic abusers, the mentally ill and others easy access to firearms. They say these buyers would not be able to purchase firearms if they had to pass background checks.
Pending Legislation: H.R.3122 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2023
Sponsor: Rep. Mark Takan0 CA)
Status: House Committee on the Judiciary
Chair: Rep. Jim Jordan (OH) |
- I oppose reforming current gun show policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Speaker Mike Johnson (LA).
- I support requiring criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Jim Jordan (OH) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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I support requiring criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Jim Jordan (OH) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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- Representative
If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Rep. Jim Jordan (OH) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider passing H.R.3122 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2023.
- Giffords
If elected as a trustee, Giffords will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to advocate for background checks for those attempting to purchase a gun online and at gun shows or similar events.
Mission: Our country is in the grip of a gun violence epidemic. Every American will know a victim of gun violence in their lifetime—this is not normal, and it doesn’t have to be this way. Giffords is fighting to end the gun lobby’s stranglehold on our political system. We’re daring to dream what a future free from gun violence looks like. We’re going to end this crisis, and we’re going to do it together.
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- No trustee votes received.
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| Poll Opening Date |
January 15, 2024 |
| Poll Closing Date |
January 21, 2024 |
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