Can’t buy gun at shows without background check

I have been a member of the Washington Arms Collectors for many years and have attended many local community gun shows over the years.

I have spoken with many reputable vendors, including licensed and registered gun dealerships that are regular table-holders each and every month.

There is no way anyone can buy a gun at any of these local gun shows without a complete background check, it is a requirement that has been in place for years.

You need to have a membership, which includes a background check just to join the Washington Arms Collectors and only members can buy guns at any of these events.

If anyone is caught selling or purchasing without a membership, security will escort them out and any members involved lose their membership rights immediately.

Every event has cameras and security guards that check every member upon entry.

These are simple facts, nothing has changed.

Adding more laws will not keep criminals from getting illegal weapons.

I have never seen anyone without a membership ever purchase a gun at any of these gun shows.

John F. Forsberg

Marysville