[quote="Purplehood"
I don't disagree with the statement regarding crime and gunshows. But I do believe that the loophole does exist, and wonder how folks turn a blind-eye to it. Why is it okay to go through a background check inside the vendor area, but it is not necessary or desired in the lobby? Call me confused.[/quote]
An FFL is required to sell new firearms. If one has an FFL, then they must also record their used gun sales. It's a condition the FFL.
If a private citizen sells a weapon, it is used. From one private citizen to another.
Both can be at a gunshow, because gunshows are not really any different than flea markets, except for the name.
If the supposed loop hole is "closed", then the flea market atmosphere will resume, as it was years ago. Except now it will be in the parking lot of the gunshow. Perfectly legal citizen to citizen transactions. Just with a more open air and probably a little rougher crowd that would not normally show up in a hall with a deputy at the door.
