Require universal background checks and close the Charleston Loophole

Brown supports requiring a background check for every gun purchase. She says she will support legislation to close the Charleston Loophole and work with the Biden administration on its gun-violence strategies, including urging Congress to repeal the law that gives gun dealers and manufacturers immunity from liability for their products.

Context: Undated candidate-owned text; the original election cycle and availability by election day remain unverified. Legacy wording refers to the Biden-Harris administration, COVID relief and a secretary-designate. It is not evidence of a new 2026 commitment.

In their own words

Requiring Universal Background Checks for gun sales.

The source

Shontel M. Brown: campaign policy evidence

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Retrieved: 11/11/2026