Should Congress Require Background Checks on Nearly All Gun Sales?
The bill would extend background checks to most private firearm transfers. Supporters cite closing loopholes; opponents cite burdens on lawful owners. Where do you land?
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The case for
Requiring checks on nearly all sales could keep guns from prohibited buyers who currently use private sales.
Source: Everytown →The case against
It would add cost and paperwork to private transfers between law-abiding individuals.
Source: NRA-ILA →My Democracy doesn’t take a side — you choose your position below, and your message carries it. Sources represent one organization on each side; they don’t reflect My Democracy’s position.
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H.R. 18: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025What it does
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers or exchanges, such as a gift between spouses.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 10, 2025)
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