Thank you and greatly appreciated; that's pretty much what I thought -- leave it up to some ignorant progressive liberal to spin his (lack of) understanding in an attempt to make a point in a 'discussion' with me on gun control.
Let me guess, the "Gun Show Loophole"........there really is no such thing. All states have their own laws regarding the sales/transfer of firearms, some have different laws for handguns vs. Long Guns. These rules apply in or out of a gun show. Here is what we have in CT. All firearms from a licensed dealer have a background check, for a handgun you also need a permit or eligibility certificate or be law enforcement. For long guns you don't need any special permit or license but if you don't have one you also have to go through a two week wait. From private sellers all handguns can only go to a permit or ec holder or LEO, you are required to call the DPS for an authorization number and send the appropriate paperwork to the various law enforcement agencies. Private sales of long guns and shotguns do not require any paperwork or any type of background check. As long as the seller does not know or have any reason to believe the person he is selling to is ineligible to purchase they can make the sale.
Now, you go out to say Wyoming, private sales of all guns is pretty much unregulated, no background checks, no permits, just cash and carry, dealers still have paperwork to do.:
http://cd.textfiles.com/group42/WEAPONS/LAWS/WY.HTM
"PURCHASE
No state permit is required to purchase a rifle, shotgun or handgun.
It is unlawful to sell a handgun to anyone under 21. It is unlawful to sell, barter, or give cartridges designed for use in a handgun to anyone under 16.
A dealer is required to keep a firearms register at his place of business. This register shall contain the date of acquisition of any firearm, the name of the seller, the make, model, caliber and serial number of the firearm, the date of sale and the purchaser's signature. This register shall be subject "to inspection by any peace officer at all reasonable times."
It's not a loophole, it's the laws in other states