Judiciary chairman: Al Qaeda threat no reason to change gun laws

Judiciary chairman: Al Qaeda threat no reason to change gun laws:

"Earlier in the month, Adam Gadahn, an American-born spokesman for al Qaeda, released a video calling on Muslims to commit violent jihad against America by taking advantage of the so-called “gun-show loophole” – a distinction in federal law that allows unlicensed gun sellers to peddle weapons without performing background checks on prospective buyers the way licensed dealers are required to do.

“America is absolutely awash with easily attainable firearms,” Gadahn said. “You can go down to a gun show at the local convention center and come away with a fully automatic assault rifle without a background check and, most likely, without having to show an identification card. So what are you waiting for?”"