Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2023

Bill 118 hr 3122, also known as the Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of background checks at gun shows. Currently, individuals purchasing firearms at gun shows are not always required to undergo the same background check process as those purchasing guns from licensed dealers.

The bill proposes to close this loophole by requiring all gun show vendors to conduct background checks on potential buyers. This would help prevent individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms, such as convicted felons or individuals with a history of domestic violence, from purchasing guns at gun shows.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve the reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). This would help ensure that individuals with mental health issues that make them ineligible to own firearms are properly identified and prevented from purchasing guns. Overall, the Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2023 aims to strengthen background check requirements at gun shows and improve the effectiveness of the NICS system in preventing individuals who should not have access to firearms from obtaining them.