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Old 08-03-2022, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
Universal background checks are not universal, because they only apply to sales at authorized dealerships, not at gun shows. The "gun show loophole" is an actual thing.
If the dealer is at a gun show they still do the background check on all new and used firearms. 21 states require background checks for private party transfers, including gun hows.

That leaves 29 states that do require a background check for a private party transfer.