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Gun Show Background Checks State Laws



Known as the "gun show loophole," most states do not require background checks for private firearms purchases at gun shows. Federal law only requires licensed dealers to do background checks at gun shows.

View variations in policies from state-to-state in the following map:



Source: Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Please zoom out to view Alaska and Hawaii

Laws for Background Checks at Gun Shows
 
Not required
 
Required for handgun sales
 
Required for all purchases

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