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Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary
the sad thing, is that was just a toothless bill to get background checks for private sales at gun shows (IIRC)... It wasn't 'new' legislation - it was closing a loophole: background checks are required if purchasing guns from a dealer, but not in a gun show or from a private dealer....
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I think you're being a bit unfair in your characterization of the bill - closing loopholes is a big deal. Legislation with loopholes is what's toothless. Closing them gives it teeth.