The Virginia Governor and some families of the VT shootings made a statement today about the governors agenda for '08. It seems Mr Kaine plans legislation that would close the gun show loophole in Virginia.
My understanding of this "loophole" is that a potential law would not allow private citizens to purchase firearms at gun shows without background checks.
Is this the correct definition of the loophole when generally used by anti's or are they distorting the argument?
I know the governments argument for the closing of the loophole. What are the arguments against closing the loophole (don't bash me...I'm honestly trying to educate myself on the debate)? Is it simply an issue of an onerous burden on sellers at gunshows?
My understanding of this "loophole" is that a potential law would not allow private citizens to purchase firearms at gun shows without background checks.
Is this the correct definition of the loophole when generally used by anti's or are they distorting the argument?
I know the governments argument for the closing of the loophole. What are the arguments against closing the loophole (don't bash me...I'm honestly trying to educate myself on the debate)? Is it simply an issue of an onerous burden on sellers at gunshows?