Gun Show Loophole

Assault rifles can be bought without background checks at gun shows throughout the country.

Guns, Democracy and Freedom

The NRA frames the gun debate as a choice between freedom and safety. The truth? The ideology of gun rights absolutists poses a serious threat to democratic values and they will destroy any other freedom that gets in their way.
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Microstamping

Microstamping is a technology that stamps the serial number of a gun onto expended cartridge cases recovered at a crime scene. It is an invaluable tool for solving gun-related crimes.
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Closing the Gun Show Loophole

The Gun Show Loophole allows criminals and other prohibited purchasers to buy guns from unlicensed dealers at these events without undergoing background checks.
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Federal Legislation

We closely monitor gun-related legislation on Capitol Hill and educate lawmakers and their staff about the need to enact sensible laws to reduce gun violence in America.
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International Arms Trade

More than 100 countries at the United Nations are seeking a treaty to ban the illegal global trade in small arms.