U.S. Tightens Gun Sale Regulations, Requires Background Checks for All Dealers

The new rule mandates that all gun sellers, including those at gun shows and online, must be federally licensed and perform background checks, aiming to enhance public safety and reduce gun violence.

• President Joe Biden announced the implementation of a new rule requiring all gun sellers to be federally licensed and conduct background checks, closing the 'gun show loophole'.
• The rule is expected to impact over 20,000 dealers who previously sold guns without necessary background checks.
• Gun control advocates applaud the move as a significant step towards universal background checks and safer communities.
• The rule, supported by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, will be enforced with severe penalties for non-compliance.
• Gun rights groups have expressed opposition and are preparing legal challenges against the new regulations.

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