21.   Because Russell was not a licensed dealer at the time, no background check or other gun control measures had to be followed.

22.   -- Restricting tobacco sales, much the way alcohol is controlled, through licensed dealers or government-operated outlets.

23.   A seller must ship the gun to a licensed dealer, who charges a small fee to the buyer.

24.   Abu Kamal would have had a much more difficult time acquiring a gun from a licensed dealer in New York state.

25.   All sales by licensed dealers must be recorded, and those records must be provided to the ATF if it asks.

26.   Bush does support instant background checks on gun purchasers at gun and ammunition shows, something that already is required of the licensed dealers at those events.

27.   But ATF agents said licensed dealers have long complained about private sellers.

28.   But Schumer said his measure would insure that licensed dealers and gun purchasers meet in person.

29.   Currently, only licensed dealers must conduct background checks, also within three days, while hobbyists and collectors are exempt.

30.   Currently, only licensed dealers must conduct background checks, while hobbyists and collectors are exempt.