Quote Originally Posted by curious aardvark View Post
you do know that buying guns at gun fairs - gets round all the checks ?
All you need is a driving licence.

Might not be all states.
This is true for all private sales. Not just at gun shows. Regular citizens are allowed to sell a firearm as long as they have no knowledge or reasonable suspicion that the potential buyer is not allowed to legally purchase a firearm.

In gun shows, the majority of people who are selling are licensed firearm dealers. The procedure for them to sell at a gun show is no different than they way they sell in their store front. This includes a background check. Which is more than a questionnaire, as previously mentioned. They are legally obligated to ask for ID, fill out the proper paperwork, and call a national database for approval before the transaction can be completed.

While some state laws may require more steps, this is in the minimum that applies to all 50 states here.