Do you need a background check for gun purchases?

Concealed and open carry laws I’m informed of, and I know that a state can, if it chooses to, require gun dealers to perform background checks (the National Instant Background Check System, or something along those lines), but I recall reading somewhere that it was ruled unconstitutional for the federal government to require states to mandate these checks. Is that true? If so, in which states do people NOT need to pass a background check to buy at a dealership? Or does other firearms legislation (1934 and 1968, et al) bypass this by making Federal Firearms licenses mandatory and, therefore, enabling back-door blanket background check requirements in all states? Such confusion. x_x

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I'm 18 and would like to purchase a handgun. How do I go about doing this in Alaska?

Ok so if I’m 18 and a friend of mine is 21, can he purchase the pistol from the store, and then sell it to me? I think the law is 21, but I heard something about that only applying to registered dealers or something. I have never been arrested, and my buddy who would purchase the pistol actually works at the sport and goods department in this grocery store and handles the sales of guns. thanks

http://crime.about.com/od/gunlawsbystate/p/gunlaws_ak.htm

ok so it says this:

Handguns

* Permit to purchase handgun? No
* Registration of handguns? No
* Licensing of owners of handguns? No
* Permit to carry handguns? No*

* It is unlawful to sell or transfer a firearm capable of being concealed on one’s person to anyone who has been convicted of a felony or adjudicated a delinquent minor for conduct that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult. It is an affirmative defense that 10 years or more has elapsed since the unconditional discharge on the prior offense.

* It is unlawful to knowingly sell or transfer a firearm to a person whose physical or mental condition is substantially impaired as a result of an intoxicating liquor or drug, or to sell a firearm to a person less than 18.
"Jsatt" – this is from the official gun laws in Alaska – " Registration of handguns? No "

so apparently in my state, registration of a hand gun is not required

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Should "unlicensed dealers" be permitted at gun shows?

As we all know gun laws differ widely from state to state. In some of the more gun friendly states "unlicensed dealers" (read a guy with a trunk full of weapons) are permitted to ply their wares at gun shows. These individuals will sell whatever they may have at the moment to anybody who is willing to plunk down the asking price. No paperwork and in most cases no id required.
I have seen on several occasions signs advertising this fact. "No paperwork, no id, no waiting.)
Now this does present several problems, but two critical ones immediately leap to mind.
1. The obvious one is this sort of venue provides prohibited persons with ease of access to weapons.
2. As a purchaser one should be extremely suspicious as to the origins of the weapon.
And yes I know that one can easily purchase a firearm out of the classifieds in a great deal of cities as well as the occasional dark alley or back room of some unscrupulous charlatan.
And yes that would be impossible to regulate, but gun shows should not be open to anybody but licensed dealers who play by the rules.
Your thoughts on the matter?
Ok, lets first address the phrase "unlicensed dealer"
There are people who travel from city to city to sell their "collection" of firearms. And while the do not have an ffl nor keep a record book, they are dealers in every sense of the word.
The make a portion, or all of their living from doing this activity.
Very similar to someone who buys up a whole house of junk and has a perpetual yard sale to make a profit. The point I am trying to make here is that we need to do everything possible to keep prohibited people from gaining access to firearms.
And this would be a step in the right direction.
Ok. Before you form a posse, grab rope and set off in search of a tall oak tree, let me just say one thing here,,,,,,
I am not in cahoots with the gun grabbers, nor am I lobbying for this type of action. Just a casual question, one that I have heard of several occasions.
But I think we should take every precaution we can to prevent guns from getting into the hands of prohibited people.
Jeez…who knew this would cause such a hullabaloo.

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I'm 18 and would like to purchase a handgun. How do I go about doing this in Alaska?

I’m mainly purchasing it for protection because I got robbed at gun point a couple months ago. Ok so if I’m 18 and a friend of mine is 21, can he purchase the pistol from the store, and then sell it to me? I think the law is 21, but I heard something about that only applying to registered dealers or something. I have never been arrested, and my buddy who would purchase the pistol actually works at the sport and goods department in this grocery store and handles the sales of guns. thanks

http://crime.about.com/od/gunlawsbystate…

ok so it says this:

Handguns

* Permit to purchase handgun? No
* Registration of handguns? No
* Licensing of owners of handguns? No
* Permit to carry handguns? No*

* It is unlawful to sell or transfer a firearm capable of being concealed on one’s person to anyone who has been convicted of a felony or adjudicated a delinquent minor for conduct that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult. It is an affirmative defense that 10 years or more has elapsed since the unconditional discharge on the prior offense.

* It is unlawful to knowingly sell or transfer a firearm to a person whose physical or mental condition is substantially impaired as a result of an intoxicating liquor or drug, or to sell a firearm to a person less than 18.
"david" This is a gift from a friend that is 21. there’s no law keeping him from giving me the gun as a gift. "straw purchase" there’s no way to prove that. hey it’s Christmas and is the time for gift exchanges.

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How much can I expect to find a .22 or .17 caliber rifle at a gun show for?

On March 14th, I plan on attending my first gun show at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Georgia. I know how much a new .17 and .22 caliber rifle is since I own multiple rifles in various calibers from .17HMR to .44 Remington Magnum. I have all the licensing and documentation required to own and fire a firearm in my area. What I want to ask his, how much could I expect to find a good quality .17 or .22 caliber rifle for? I plan on using them for backyard plinking, light pest control, say up to rabbit or squirrel, and as a cheaper firing range alternative to more expensive caliber rounds. I am not sure if it is a dealer show, a private owner show or a mixed show. Is it possible to do some bargaining? Or if I think the price is OK should I just buy it? Thanks.

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