The "Gun Show Loophole" and other myths.

Seems lately everyone has something to say about the gun ownership debate, I'll regularly hear someone make reference to the "gun show loophole." I like to ask the person to tell me EXACTLY what the "gun show loophole" is. The most common answer is: "at a gun show anyone can buy/sell a gun without any kind of background check," it's also common to see a person become sheepish and admit they "don't know." That's my opportunity to explain the truth of the GSL. I also like to ask these "experts" to tell me EXACTLY what makes a firearm an "Assault Weapon." Usually, again, sheepish admissions that they "don't know."

With all the discussion, debate and misinformation that's out there right now, you need to be armed with facts if you want to join the discussion and not embarrass yourself. The National Shooting Sports Foundation has a page devoted to just the very facts you need to know when facing someone that doesn't have their facts straight. Everything from the "Gun Shoe Loophole" to "Straw Purchases" to "Firearms Tracing" to "Microstamping Firing Pins", and much more. 

Arm yourself with facts and join the discussion. 

NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION FACT SHEETS

You'll find a permanent link to this page in the right column of this blog under "GOOD INFORMATION."