"Biden's Final Rule: Closing Gun Show Loophole Sparks Backlash"

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Source: The New Republic
"Biden's Final Rule: Closing Gun Show Loophole Sparks Backlash"
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Despite claims that President Biden closed the "gun-show loophole," the recent ATF regulation actually only narrows it by increasing the proportion of firearms sellers required to perform background checks. The NRA's stance on the loophole is ambiguous, and Republican senators are seeking to revoke the regulation. While the new rule addresses some issues, it leaves room for interpretation and potential loopholes, prompting the likelihood of future calls to further address the gun-show loophole.

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