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Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.
Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.
Jack Reed
This legislation is another important step in closing this dangerous loophole and preventing individuals who haven't passed background checks from being able to access firearms.
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