Straw purchases have been federal felonies since 1968. A February 1999 report by the ATF found approximately 10 percent of the guns used in crimes by juveniles and children were sold at gun shows and flea markets. Between 2,000 and 5,000 gun shows are held annually in the United States each year. Congress should ban sales of all guns at gun shows. Editorial supporting legislation to close the gun show loophole.
Article examines the presidential front-runners' views on gun shows.
National Rifle Association National Rifle Association website provides news and information on gun rights issues. The Medical College of Wisconsin Firearm Injury Center provides information and statistics on firearm related injuries. Opensecrets.org Opensecrets.org is offers a report on money and how it has influenced on the gun control debate. The National Firearms Association is a non-profit organization advocating gun rights.