"Biden Administration Expands Background Checks to Close Gun Show Loophole and Online Sales"

The Biden administration has announced plans to expand background check requirements for those purchasing firearms at gun shows or online, aiming to close the "gun show loophole." The new federal rules will expand the definition of licensed firearms dealers and require background screenings in more circumstances, affecting around 23,000 unlicensed firearms dealers. While the move does not mandate universal background checks, it does stipulate that individuals who repeatedly sell weapons for profit must obtain a gun dealer license and conduct background checks on buyers. The plan has faced criticism from some Republican lawmakers, who argue it is unconstitutional, but administration officials believe it will withstand legal scrutiny and save lives by addressing the presence of illegally obtained firearms at shooting scenes.