The Myth of the "Gun Show Loophole"
I found this excellent commentary, courtesy of Xavier. Watch this video, then read below.
Each Presidential candidate is apparently in the dark regarding the "Gun Show Loophole." The imagery is deceptive. They are lying. Know what? There is no gun show loophole. At gun shows, the transfer of firearms must meet the exact same stringent criteria as in any other place in the state or municipality in which the gun show is being held.
What these politicians are advocating is preventing the private transfer of property between two private citizens. When a person owns a piece of property for their own use, be it a lawn mower, a wedding ring, a sofa and ottoman, a cord of firewood, or a gun, the state has no right or ability to regulate that transfer.
Closing the gun show loophole is not about preventing criminals from getting guns. Criminals steal guns through burglary. Criminals buy and barter for guns on the street from other criminals. Why? Because they are cheaper that way. What criminal wants to pay a fair market price for a gun when he can steal one or swap some crack for one?
No.....the gun show loophole fallacy is about two things.
1. It prevents honest citizens from rightfully buying and selling private property.
2. It gives politicians a talking point so they can look tough on crime to ignorant constituents.
Don't believe everything you hear.
I'll add some comments here too - In Illinois, private transfers between two FOID holders are legal, as the FOID is proof of character and background check.
Posted 12:03PM Jun 25, 2008 by MCSA
