A federal appeals court upheld California laws banning gun shows at county fairs and public properties, ruling that the bans do not violate the rights of firearm sellers or buyers. Gun-control groups support the bans, citing dangers like making firearms attractive to children and enabling 'straw purchases.'
Key Points
Appeals court ruled bans do not violate rights of sellers or buyers
Laws only ban sales agreements on public property
Gun-control groups see banning gun shows as a way to reduce gun violence
Pros
Upholds gun show bans on public properties
Support from gun-control groups in the battle against gun violence
Cons
Opposition from gun show company and Second Amendment advocates