Are people generally OK with the ways people circumvent background checks for gun purchases?

Bob W - Whether it goes on in your state or not, people from other states who acquire guns illegally can pass into your state. And beyond that, you're likely to travel outside of your state, so it matters whether these laws are nationally held or not. From the sound of it, your state only prevents the Gun Show Loophole, not the Straw Purchase Loophole, since someone purchasing it would show ID and run through a police station, but they wouldn't be the actual owner.

As for the mentally ill, you're just straying from the question. I think we should have a better system of mental care, but whether we agree on that is irrelevant. Do you feel that these loopholes should be legislated against on the national level or not?

cristoiglesia - So you're alright with people acquiring guns who are mentally unstable or have extensive criminal backgrounds? Do you feel that they should be able to acquire guns through normal methods as well, instead of backdoor deals like these?

jeeper_peeper321 - That's... not at all responsive to my question, and frankly, it's wrong. But leaving that aside, I'd appreciate if you could actually respond to my question about how people can circumvent background checks in this instance rather than bringing up your own point.