Why are gun shows controversial?

Why are gun shows controversial?

Paul Helmke (President, The Brady Campaign) gives expert video advice on: Do background checks drive criminals to possess guns illegally?; Why are gun shows controversial?; Is there a black market for guns? and more...

The main controversy for gun shows is that often times, side-by-side, you'll see a federally-licensed dealer who has to do background checks and then a so-called private seller who doesn't have to do background checks. So, if an individual goes to a gun show, often times that can become a market where they can buy guns quickly, easily, with no background checks occurring. That just makes it easier for dangerous people to get guns when you don't do background checks on them. That's the main challenge that we have at gun shows.