First off, I agree with the posters under this thread that he's just regurgitating the current democratic spiel of Gun Control proposals.
However the excerpt from the article below, is somewhat misleading (at least to me). I can't speak for all States, but in Pennsylvania, it is legal for a non licensed person (dealer?) to sell a rifle (obviously includes AR15 rifles) or shotgun to another individual with out doing any BGC. These transactions can take place at a Gun Show (I recently bought a M95 Mannlicher Bolt action rifle from a non criminal there, no BGC required), Flea Market, house, street, where ever. Also the example of buying a bunch of firearm and turning around and selling them, would also be legal IF you didn't know the buyers were criminals that could not poses a firearm, and they were all rifles or shotguns being sold. Do I propose people do this? No, I don't.
I'm also not sure about the articles, "engaged in the business" term. Since I'm not all that certain on the intricacies of the State's law in this matter, would it be legal or illegal if this was being done as a routine business? Maybe it wouldn't be. If what I described here in Pa., could be considered a "Gun Show Loophole", I wouldn't want it closed, as in this State, these transactions can occur most anywhere, as mentioned previously. If I've misunderstood or misread this portion of the article, it would be more than welcomed on having someone shed some light on it. The one thing I think we'd all agree on, is that both Pro and Anti Gun stances should present only facts, so as not to be accused of misleading the public with faulty data. Something these Nominees are doing on a regular basis.
“Unlicensed dealers” selling is a euphemism for criminals. If someone is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms, they must be licensed and regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. That means maintaining detailed records, abiding by all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and being prepared for ATF inspection. If someone is selling firearms for a living without doing this, they are criminals, plain and simple."