Nevadans for Background Checks has filed a lawsuit over an unimplemented background check law, which required background checks for private sales in Nevada.
Lawsuit Filed Over Background Check Law Blocked by N.V. Gov. Sandoval
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National Instant Criminal Background Check System E-Check Enhancements
Many of the changes were implemented as a result of suggestions provided by FFLs using the NICS E-Check.
August Gun Background Checks High in Trump Era
If the economy continues to pick up, 2017 will be the second highest year on record for NICS background checks.
Regarding the System Outage NICS Experienced on Friday, November 18, 2016
On Friday, Nov 18, 2016, at 11:57am ET, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) began experiencing an unforeseen degradation of service
Final Countdown to New National Instant Criminal Check System System
It’s hard to believe that New National Instant Criminal Check System is just one week away! The FBI has been working towards this milestone for several years.
April Capped a Record-Setting Year for Gun Purchases
Americans appear to be doing their level best to make sure Clinton would have a whole lot of guns and gun owners to fight if she becomes president…
1,487,871 Background Checks in the Month of February, 2016
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reports there were 1,487,871 background checks in the month of February, 2016.
Current Firearms Background Check System Is A Real Mess
It’s just one way the Obama administration prevents people from owning guns. This disproportionately impacts the law-abiding poor & prevents people being able to defend themselves…
Obama’s FBI Cancels Due Process for Illegal NICS Denials
The FBI has transferred all 70 appeals examiners to other duties — illegally. Presumably, the FBI’s intention is to refuse to comply with the law unless Congress gives them more money…
Guns Sales Sky Rocket – Highest Black Friday Period In NICS History
NICS reports that it processed 185,345 transactions. Making 2015’s Black Friday the highest day in National Instant Criminal Background Check System history!
Hillary Clinton Adopts the 40% Myth to Argue for Gun Control
Among the many issues standing between Hillary Clinton and the White House is what various media outlets have delicately labeled a “credibility problem.”
September 2015 Gun Sales in USA Hit All Time High
The September 2015 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System figure of 1,071,945 is the highest September on record for the 17-year-old system…
NICS Information & Advice for FFL’s Regarding Private Firearm Sales
The purpose of this communication is to assist Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) who facilitate the transfer of firearms between unlicensed individuals…
Gun Banners Target NICS 3-Day Delay; NSSF is Responding on Behalf of Gun Industry
They are also attempting to pressure retailers that choose to legally complete transfers after the NICS 3-Day Delay period to change their policy…
Obama’s SSA to Strip Millions of Americans of their Right to Keep and Bear Arms
As the L.A. Times reported, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is currently developing a program to strip the Second Amendment Rights of over four million Americans currently receiving SSA…
Gun Purchases Rise as Usual Suspects Resort to Usual Tricks
The FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported last week that the number of firearm-acquisition background checks in June was the highest for that month on record.
Reports Nationwide Of Unexpected NICS Delays & Denials for Gun Buyers
An unusually high number of the delays and denials are on people who normally get instant approvals for past purchases…
NC Sheriff’s Association Attempting to Remove Pro-Gun Provision from Omnibus Bill
The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) is working overtime to defeat NRA’s efforts to eliminate the current Pistol Purchase Permit system that allows sheriffs to use arbitrary, personal…..
For It Before We Were Against It
NRA’s Chris Cox called the expanded background check proposal “misguided,” and said that it would not reduce violent crime, “or keep our kids safe in their schools.” The left-wing media is still crowing, “flip-flop!”…
January Improvements to the NICS E-Check 2.0
The FBI NICS Section is kicking off 2014 with some improvements to the NICS E-Check 2.0, some of which were developed based upon ideas and feedback from you, the FFLs that we serve…
National Shooting Sports Foundation Testifies for FixNICS before R.I. Task Force
Our FixNICS effort is gaining ground. Several state legislatures have passed measures to improve the reporting of all records on prohibited persons, including adjudicated mental health records to NICS…
National Instant Criminal Background Check System E-Check: Register Now – Save Time Later
The NICS E-Check allows you to conduct firearm background checks over the internet and provides many benefits you don’t receive from the NICS Contracted Call Centers…
NICS Will Continue to Operate if There Is a Government Shutdown
Law enforcement activities are designated as essential services and do not shut down even if the Congress and President fail to agree on funding legislation…
Are Maryland State Police Unable or Unwilling to Expedite Instant Back Ground Checks
Maryland State Police seem unable to meet the record demand for firearms back ground checks by state residents and have now fallen over 100 days behind in processing the firearms applications of law abiding purchasers…
Gov. Bobby Jindal Signs NSSF-Advocated FixNICS Legislation into Law in Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, last Wednesday, signed six favorable gun bills into law, including one advocated by NSSF requiring certain court records be sent to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System …
June Background Checks as Related To Gun Purchases Up 3.0 Percent
This marks the 37th straight month that NSSF-adjusted NICS figures have increased when compared to the same period the previous year…
Background Check Gun Records Are Saved
The NICS background check system is already designed as and fully functional record storage system and federal gun registry…
NICS Operations Stats Too Horrible to Believe
Typical Keystone Kops procedures plague the system — “overburdened field investigators… delaying investigation of prosecutable cases… insufficient resources… insufficient staffing… extensive case backlogs… ” it’s a loooonng list…
NICS Failing, Background-Checked Fugitives Set Free, Constantly
From a knowledgeable observer: “Because unless we have more crime and violence we won’t be able to justify taking everybody’s gun away”…
New Jersey Instant NICS Delays, Your Voice Is Being Heard – Keep It Up
The New Jersey Second Amendment Society is currently investigating our legal options, and it is more important than ever for you to register your complaint….