# 2013 State of The Union - Let's Go

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Created:** [February 13, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-state-of-the-union-lets-go/650142 "2013-02-13T02:13:13Z")\
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There are ways to close the “gun show loophole” without making it nigh-impossible for regular people to transfer or sell a gun occasionally. It could be as simple as a law stating “if you sell more than 5 [or 10 or 20] guns in one year then you are considered a gun dealer and must conduct background checks”. That by itself would close most of the “loopholes” that are often criticized, while allowing you to give a gun to your nephew, or sell your old revolver, without hardship.

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