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I'm sure there are plenty.

The finer detail though is that any FFL with a table still has to run a NICS background check. While any non-FFL doesn't (and to my knowledge can't even if they wanted to), which is exactly the same as if they were selling privately in any other way.

So, it is true you can buy a gun without a background check at a gun show, but it's not like it's a special law free zone where FFLs suddenly are exempt from the rules. It's a unique situation where businesses and private sellers are selling guns right next to each other, each following different legal requirements.

There's one gun show near me that allows private sellers to register for a table. The only time I've ever seen it is people in a historic items collectors club that show up, and I've only ever seen one with a gun to sell that was in working order and manufactured post-1899. He wanted $5,000 for a beat up m1917 Enfield. I don't know whether he was stupid, or looking for someone else who was.

Tbf, some states allow private sellers at gun shows, some don't, some shows in states that do allow it won't allow it themselves, etc. It's kinda a mixed bag leaning more towards "mostly FFLs."

My local has both, for instance.

States Where You Can Buy a Gun at a Gun Show Without a Waiting Period or Background Check

In the following states, private sellers (non-licensed individuals) at gun shows can sell firearms without conducting a background check or imposing a waiting period:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Georgia Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maine Mississippi Missouri Montana New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina (only for rifles & shotguns; handguns require a permit) North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

FREEDOM

Better for sure, now kids can buy assault rifles /s