As it stands, Americans can legally buy a semi-automatic rifle...

As it stands, Americans can legally buy a semi-automatic rifle and high capacity magazine from a retail outlet, but they have to wait for background check clearance.

If they go to a gun show or shop online, no background check is required.
They can take possession of these efficient people-killing machines immediately.

*  Does it make any sense to leave a gaping loophole like that open?
*  Why would "law abiding citizens" be in such haste and wish to avoid the check process?

Questions the gun lobby obviously doesn't want asked.

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