"Happens at every gun show" is not the same as "happened at California gun shows".
I don't like the scanning at all but this is a far cry from a national gun show surveillance program.
It's at least a far cry from an _advertised_ national gun show surveillance program. The only time I've been able to confidently identify license plate recognition is on the tollway. I don't think all of the setups are as obvious.
Now can you Google the difference between a gun show and a mall for the commenter as well?
I would think this sort of thing would be of interest to gun owners as well. Some of the stores that are in the malls in the article sell sporting goods, including hunting gear.
They are both places to buy goods and services, not really much of a difference tbh.