Ackerman Praises Bloomberg Investigation of Illegal Firearm Sales at Gun Shows

October 7, 2009 -- (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Queens/L.I.) today issued the following statement on New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s undercover investigation of illegal firearm sales at gun shows.

“I praise Mayor Bloomberg for launching this unprecedented undercover investigation of illegal sales at gun shows. This sting further exposes the ease with which felons and other individuals who are prohibited from purchasing guns can do so, and, most alarmingly, can do so without background checks.

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The gun show loophole continues to be a very serious problem. The mayor’s investigation highlights the necessity of Congress passing the Gun Show Loophole Closing Act (H.R. 2324) of which I am proud to be a cosponsor.

The bill requires background checks on all firearms sales at gun shows.

Until Congress enacts this important measure, the brave men and woman in law enforcement will remain at risk and the easy access to guns without background checks will continue.”

Ackerman noted that the Gun Show Loophole Closing Act is supported by Mayors against Illegal Guns, an organization of which Mayor Bloomberg is a member. Bloomberg is also a signatory on the organization’s letter in support of this legislation. In addition, the bill is listed in the mayor’s report as possible “solutions” to the gun show problem.

Source: Rep. Gary Ackerman