Background checks Quote by Wayne LaPierre

We think it's reasonable to provide mandatory instant background checks for every sale at every gun show. No loopholes anywhere, for anyone.

— Wayne LaPierre

Every gun sold should require a background check, period.

— Gary Ackerman

There's no reason that there shouldn't be universal background checks to ensure guns don't get in the hands of people who should not have…

— Jen Psaki

Universal background checks and closing existing loopholes can prevent prohibited purchasers, such as convicted felons, the dangerously mentally ill and domestic abusers from accessing…

— John Fetterman

I presented a bill that will address a glaring loophole that allows gun buyers to bypass a background check by purchasing guns as kits.…

— Brad Schneider

I respect the Second Amendment. But I believe there should be comprehensive background checks, and we should close the gun show loophole, and close…

— Hillary Clinton

Expanding background checks will help create a uniform standard for all gun purchases and prevent criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from obtaining powerful…

— Gabrielle Giffords

Background checks applied universally and nationally would take millions of illegal guns off the streets of our cities.

— Chris Murphy

Most Americans think there's already universal background checks. They don't understand why there wouldn't be a background check to purchase a weapon.

— Joe Biden

The first thing is we got to make sure we try to keep guns out of the wrong hands. And I want comprehensive background…

— Hillary Clinton

Should we have background checks, waiting periods? To drive a car you have to pass a test that shows you know how to drive…

— Michael D. Barnes

We've had enough with loopholes in our gun laws that allow dangerous people to get their hands on guns.

— Dick Durbin