Judge Grants Gun Owners of America’s Request for ‘Expedited Briefing’ on ATF Background Check Rule
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk granted the GOA’s request for an “expedited briefing” on the ATF’s background check rule.
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The Texan: ATF Background Check Rule Occurring ‘Under a Law from Sen. John Cornyn’
The Texan pointed out on Thursday that the ATF’s new background check rule is occurring “under a law from Sen. John Cornyn.”
ATF Rule Forces Background Check System into Private Gun Sales
A proposed rule from the ATF will force private gun sellers to use the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to sell their guns.
Oxford School Shooting Aftermath: Sheriff Says Solution Isn’t More Laws but Prosecuting Lawbreakers
The sheriff overseeing the investigation into the shooting at Michigan’s Oxford High responded to a reporter’s gun control question Wednesday by stressing the need for more prosecutions of criminals who use firearms.
October 2021 Background Checks Second-Most of Any October in History
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks for October 2021 represented the second-most checks for any October in history.
September 2021 Saw Second-Most Background Checks of Any September in History
September 2021 witnessed the second-most background checks of any September since the inception of National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks for retail firearm sales.
Democrat Illinois Gov. Signs Bill Criminalizing Private Gun Sales
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) signed legislation Monday that makes it a crime to sell a gun privately without having the buyer pass a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check.
July 2021 Saw Second-Most Gun Background Checks of Any July in History
July 2021 proved to have the second most National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks of any July in history.
May 2021 Marks 17th Consecutive Month of Record Firearm Background Checks
May 2021 proved to be the 17th consecutive month of record National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks for firearm sales and transfers.
December Was 12th Consecutive Month of Record Firearm Background Checks
December 2020 was the 12th consecutive month of record National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background checks.
November Was 11th Consecutive Month of Record Firearm Background Checks
November 2020 was the eleventh consecutive month of record National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background checks.
Democrats Push to Extend Instant Background Checks to 10 Days
James E. Clyburn (D-SC) and Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-SC) are pushing an extension to allow 10 business days for instant background checks to be completed.
Florida Halted Concealed Permit Background Checks for over a Year Because of Login Issues
The state of Florida reportedly halted background checks on concealed carry permit applicants for over a year because they had trouble logging in.
White House: President Trump Supports New Law for Background Check System
On Monday morning the White House signaled that President Trump supports the law Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) are pushing for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
House Leadership Will Add Pelosi-Era Gun Controls to National Reciprocity
On December 4 Breitbart News reported that House Leadership plans to add gun control legislation to Rep. Richard Hudson’s (R-NC) national reciprocity bill when it comes to the floor for a vote.
Rep. Thomas Massie Sounds Warning: House Leaders to Merge Obama-Style Gun Control with National Reciprocity
Rep. Thomas Massie is warning that House Leadership plans to merge Obama-style gun control with national reciprocity for concealed carry.
Texas Lt. Gov. Asks AG for Expedited Answer on Gun Rights, Security for Churches
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has asked the State’s attorney general to expeditiously issue a legal opinion about Texas law governing concealed handgun license holders carrying in churches. He has also asked for a legal conclusion about congregations’ freedom from
Social Security Administration: Gun Ban Officially Removed from Federal Code
On May 18 the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it officially removed the Social Security gun ban from the federal code.
Rand Paul Pushes Bill to Block Obama’s Social Security Gun Ban
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced legislation to stop President Barack Obama from imposing a stealthy gun ban on an estimated 75,000 Social Security beneficiaries.
AP: Obama’s Claims About ATF, Background Checks Not Accurate
On January 8 the Associated Press fact checked President Obama’s claim about the ATF and background checks, as well as his claims about the ATF’s budget during the last seven years, and the AP found that Obama’s claims were wrong.
