On Thursday, Joe Biden announced further executive actions on the subject of gun control, saying “Enough prayers, time for some action.”
During the announcement, Biden delivered a speech riddled with falsehoods. Let’s debunk some of the most egregious claims Biden made during his short statement.
Biden parrots the “gun show loophole” lie
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“These bills, one, require background checks for anyone purchasing a gun at a gun show, or an online sale,” Biden said, which triggered applause from the audience.
“Most people don’t know it, you walk into a store and you buy a gun, you have a background check. But you go to a gun show, you can buy whatever you want, and no background check.”
Joe Biden lies, claiming that you can buy a gun at a gun show without a background check. pic.twitter.com/7IhUJWHrbP
— Ian Haworth (@ighaworth) April 8, 2021
This is one of the most prevalent and misleading falsehoods promulgated by the Left when it comes to gun control. Federally licensed gun sellers