I support universal background checks for all firearms purchases, including sales at gun shows, through classified ads, and on the internet.

Stephen supports universal background checks to cover all firearms purchases – including those made at gun shows, through classified ads and on the internet

A campaign page states support for universal background checks covering all firearm purchases, including private sales channels.

Common Sense Gun Laws | Stephen F Lynch
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passing bills to require universal background checks for gun purchases, closing a loophole for buyers at gun shows and online

The page says House Democrats passed bills requiring universal background checks for gun purchases and closing gun show and online loopholes.

Gun Control | Congressman Stephen Lynch
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The official House issue page says Lynch has been a vocal proponent of responsible gun control and, as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, supports passing universal background checks and closing the gun show and online loopholes.

Official congressional site affirms Lynch's support for universal background checks, including gun-show and online sales loopholes.

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Gun Control | Congressman Stephen Lynch
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AP reported that the Justice Department rolled back a Biden-era rule that had closed the 'gun show loophole' by requiring background checks for some sales outside brick-and-mortar stores.

A recent federal rollback moved policy away from universal background checks for private/gun-show sales, underscoring that the broader policy has not been delivered at the federal level.

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Justice Department moves to roll back gun regulations as Senate confirms new ATF chief
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