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Coverage of gun show loophole in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 30 · 18:19 UTCMost recent: Jul 5 · 09:01 UTC
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Trump administrationorganization2Phoenixplace1gun showstopic1Private Salestopic1background checkstopic1Robert Cekadaperson1Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosivesorganization1Bidenorganization1The Traceorganization1US Department of Justiceorganization1Todd Blancheperson1Second Amendmenttopic1Donald Trumpperson1
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  • POLITICSJul 5 · 09:01 UTCNYT US
    Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations

    The Trump Administration rolled back dozens of gun regulations, including ending the gun show loophole that previously required background checks for gun shows and certain private sales. A gun show in Phoenix was referenced as context for the policy change.

  • POLITICSJun 3 · 10:00 UTCTHE TRACE
    The Trump Administration Made a Big Show of Repealing a Biden-Era Gun Rule. It Never Amounted to Much Anyway.

    The Trump administration, led by newly confirmed ATF Director Robert Cekada, repealed a Biden-era rule targeting the 'gun show loophole' by removing requirements for certain private sellers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks. Experts and a review by The Trace indicate the repealed rule had minimal impact on enforcement and did not lead to significant federal prosecutions.

  • POLITICSApr 30 · 18:19 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    US reinstates ‘gun show loophole’ amid rollback of firearms restrictions

    The US Department of Justice has reinstated the 'gun show loophole', allowing firearms purchases at such events without background checks. This policy shift aligns with Second Amendment advocacy and is linked to Donald Trump's supporter base.