Posts Tagged ‘background checks for guns’
Former Congresswoman Giffords Promotes Expanded Background Checks by Firing a Gun
Gabby Giffords fired a gun at a range during her week long tour to raise awareness about expanded background checks for guns.
Read MoreBackground Checks for Firearms in Connecticut up 6,000 Percent
New laws in Connecticut require background checks for all gun sales and this has increased the amount of background check requests to the state police by 6,000 percent.
Read MoreExamining Mental Health History in Background Checks for Firearms
Should background checks for firearms include more comprehensive mental health history? This and more changes may be needed for background screenings.
Read MoreLatest News for Gun Laws and Criminal Background Checks
The gun show loophole has been up for debate in several states, including Maine, while other states are becoming looser with criminal background checks for firearm purchases.
Read MoreGuns and Background Checks, Part 2
Should all gun buyers and sellers pass a background check before going to a gun show? With the upcoming Virginia election, many don’t think background checks for guns are necessary.
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