Justice Department announces new rule targeting “gun show loophole”

Justice Department announces new rule targeting “gun show loophole” – CBS News

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The Justice Department on Thursday announced a new rule designed to require unlicensed dealers selling firearms at gun shows or online to run background checks on buyers. The rule is meant to close what is known as the “gun show loophole,” which has been exploited by felons and Mexican drug cartels, according to the ATF. Scott MacFarlane has more.

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