It was just two years ago when Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Show was one of several targets of a New York City investigation highlighting a loophole in federal firearms laws. Under federal laws, licensed firearms dealers must conduct background checks on those purchasing weapons.
“We organized the operation as part of the department’s initiative to get the guns off the streets,” said Dayton Lt. Brian Johns, head of the narcotics and vice unit, which coordinated the undercover operation with federal, state and local authorities at Hara Arena.
Undercover detectives spotted Kyle Ditty, 29, approach a dealers until he found a private seller. He was later arrested in connection with having a weapon while under a disability.
In a similar manner, Shayvion Furlow, 19, was arrested for his second weapons under disability in less than 16 months. His disability arose from a 2008 armed robbery when he was 16.
Two other men also were jailed in connections with weapons violations.
The Tennessee-based gun show promoter requires all licensed dealers to post a sign saying background checks are mandatory. That does not, however, affect the private sales.
“There are lots of sales in the parking lot and in the aisles,” Lt. Johns said.
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