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sarisataka

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5. It is true that

Reply to JoanofArgh (Reply #3)

Tue May 24, 2022, 06:20 PM

May 2022

Texas does not require background checks for sales by private individuals, along with about 40 other states. Licensed dealers must do a background check regardless where the sale takes place.

There was a 1994 survey that claimed almost 40% of sales did not involve a background check. That almost 40% was rounded up to 50%

I found this study Firearm Acquisition Without Background Checks, funded by gun control organizations that estimated 22% is a more accurate number.

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50% of guns sold in TX do not get a background check. [View all] Cattledog May 2022 OP

What the hell?!?!?!?! BigmanPigman May 2022 #1

Source? nt sarisataka May 2022 #2

I found this. Doesn't state the percentage but it's probably true JoanofArgh May 2022 #3

It is true that sarisataka May 2022 #5

All gun sold when new get back ground checks thatdemguy May 2022 #4

i see so many guns on estatesales.net + at local sales. tho i bet not on criminal radar. pansypoo53219 May 2022 #6

Kind of, Texas does not do a separate background check for the sale if they already have a license Amishman May 2022 #7