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Are the crimes being committed by people that buy the guns from a gun show, local gun store or private individuals that know each other or find each other through classifieds or sites like this one? Or, are they being committed with guns sold or given by one thug/criminal to another or stolen by a thug/criminal from someone that lawfully purchased it? Before you go off on me, I know there are exceptions to everything.

Therefore, I don't see universal background checks as doing much to help prevent violent crime. I do see it is an opportunity for the government to say "see, we did something and we would have done more if it wasn't for all the gun nuts and NRA". I also think some second amendment supporters will go along with the background checks so they can say "see, we are reasonable and agreed to background checks".

I would be surprised if vary many guns purchased legally from someone or a gun store are used to commit crimes and murders.