Gun Show Loophole

[rm9792]

OK, maybe I don't know what I am talking about. Just heard one of the Liberal gals on Fox say 32 states allow sales at gun shows with no background checks. Also, I was under the impression I could not go to Oklahoma, LA, AZ and walk into a gun store/pawn shop and buy a gun and drive home. Am I wrong?

Maybe they were referring to FTF sales at gun shows between private parties? I would think more than 32 allow that though.

[Jumping Frog]

Private sales of firearms are able to be made without a transfer through an FFL with a few restrictions on interstate transfers. If they are a dealer at a gun show, then you must fill out paperwork.

Just to clarify a tricky point for people who might scan over your words without truly understanding:

1. Most states allow firearm sales between two private parties without requiring an FFL so long as both parties are residents of the same state where the transaction occurs.
2. All firearm sales between two private parties that cross state lines must always go through an FFL.
3. For long gun transactions, federal law allows the FFL to be in either state.
4. For handgun transactions, the FFL must be in the purchaser's state.