They were already following the law. Democrats, as usual, wanted to go beyond the law and exert control.
Via BizPac Review:
A regular gun show that has been a staple of Austin, Texas, since 2010 will end this month because its organizer refuses to obey local Democrats’ demands for background checks that go beyond state and federal laws.
“It is not really my job to infringe on anyone’s rights,” said Todd Beiter, the owner of Saxet Gun Shows, which has hosted gun shows at the Travis County Exposition Center for four years, according to the Austin American-Satesman.
The gun show set for Jan. 25-26 is still scheduled because it is in a current lease. The show won’t go on next year, though, because the contract will not be renewed.
At issue is the Travis County Commission Court’s demand that Saxet require background checks for private sales at the gun show.