Commentary: Today, Representative Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. The bill closes the gun-show loophole in federal gun background check laws and requires background checks for gun sales between two unrelated individuals. It also includes smart exemptions for transfers between family members, as well as loans for friends going to the sporting range or on a hunt.
“Like a majority of gun owners across America, I believe in common-sense gun safety measures, which is why I supported HR 8,” said Rep. Torres Small. “While protecting our 2nd amendment rights, this bill ensures that dangerous individuals can no longer exploit the gun-show loophole to buy a gun while also making smart exemptions to prevent burdensome regulations for transfers between family and friends. The measures in this bi-partisan bill strike a balance that will help to keep our communities safe and our rights protected.”