A new bill proposed in the Kansas House would require background checks on private gun sales.

Currently, only federally licensed gun dealers are required to run background checks on their customers.

would apply to transactions that take place at gun shows or through an online listing and advertisement. A violation would result in a class A misdemeanor.

The bill would not apply to the transfer of antique firearms, a gift or loan to an immediate family member or to someone who inherits the weapon.

Currently, only a notarized Kansas Firearm Bill of Sale is needed when a gun is sold between two individuals in Kansas.

It is against the law to sell or give a gun to anyone who has had certain felony convictions within the last 10 years.