The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would expand background checks for firearms dealers, targeting those who sell guns online or at gun shows. The rule would require these dealers to be licensed and run background checks on buyers before sales. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives estimates that the rule would affect thousands of sellers. Gun rights advocates argue that the rule would infringe on their freedoms and do little to address gun violence. The proposed rule will undergo a 90-day public comment period before potential finalization.
