Overview
- 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.