A Bipartisan Bill Targets Would-Be Gun Buyers Who ‘Lie And Try’ on Background Checks
The FBI is currently under no obligation to notify the local law enforcement agencies best suited to quickly investigate prohibited firearm purchases.
Background Checks
Your All-in-One Guide to Gun Background Checks
As Congress weighs gun reforms, here’s what to know about the current system — and the loopholes new laws might close.
The NRA Opposes a California Gun Regulation It Accidentally Inspired
The gun group asked the ATF to weigh in on checks for residents without the state's new REAL ID. The answer prompted a change they now oppose.
Illinois Lawmakers Want to Fingerprint Gun Buyers
The legislative push comes in response to the Aurora mass shooting that exposed a loophole which could be arming scores of high-risk people.
What We Know About the Effectiveness of Universal Gun Background Checks
Examining the research on the policy Democrats hope to push through Congress.
FBI to Add Major Law Enforcement Database to Gun Background Check System
The bureau is getting ready to tap National Data Exchange and its 400 million records to help screen gun buyers. Experts say it would have blocked the Charleston church shooter from obtaining his murder weapon.
Inside One State’s Effort to Report More Mental Health Records to the Gun Background Check System
Prompted by a 2007 law, an administrator at the Iowa Department of Public Safety personally oversaw the review of 125,000 state mental health case files to figure out who should be prohibited from owning guns.
The Gun Background Check System Is Overburdened and Understaffed, DOJ Budget Request Shows
Experts say the shortage leaves NICS vulnerable to mistakes and workers at risk of burnout.
Florida Gun Bill Omits Fix For ‘Lie-and-Try’ Loophole
On Thursday night, the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature responded to widespread calls for action…
The Florida Loophole That Lets Thousands of People Banned From Guns Get Away With Lying on Background Checks
A bill to give the state a tool to crack down on "lie-and-try" gun buyers awaits action from lawmakers.
How the Fix NICS Act Could Strengthen the Gun Background Check System
A primer on the rare federal gun safety bill drawing bipartisan support — including from President Trump and the NRA.
How California Took Action to Address a Risky Change to Gun Background Checks
A new "fugitive from justice" definition has increased the odds that some violent criminals will be able to buy a firearm, experts say.