A recent poll by NBC News showed that an increasing number of American households are now armed. This surge in gun ownership, as highlighted by the new data, is a significant development reflecting multiple trends in American society. The poll results, showcasing a 10-point increase in gun ownership over a decade, have sparked considerable attention….
Category: Background Check News
Firearm Background Checks Declines by 8.2% in September 2023
September 2023 sees a moderate 8.2% decline in firearm background checks, marking the 50th consecutive month with over one million checks.
Debunking the False Claim of 500,000 Pedophiles Removed from Background Check Database Under Obama
In a recent Instagram post, a concerning claim suggested that former President Barack Obama ordered the removal of 500,000 pedophiles from a background check database. However, our investigation reveals that this assertion is false. The post included a screenshot of a 2018 article from The People’s Voice, authored by Sean Adl-Tabatabai, known for running misinformation…
NICS Data Integrity Act Aims to Ensure All FBI Gun Background Checks Are Completed
In a bid to bolster gun safety measures, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative Jimmy Panetta, both Democrats from California, have introduced the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act. This new bill aims to address a major flaw in the current system, where the FBI is unable to finalize background checks within…
Kansas Residents Calling For Stricter Gun Laws Following Shooting Of Who Rang The Wrong Doorbell
On Tuesday morning, a group of Staley High School students demonstrated their support for their fellow student Ralph Yarl, who had been shot by a homeowner in Kansas City. Andrew D. Lester, the man accused of shooting Ralph, turned himself in later that day, having been charged with assault in the first degree and armed…
Governor DeSantis Signs Florida Permit-less Carry Bill Into Law, Effective July 1st
In a move that has sparked both fervent support and ardent opposition, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law HB 543, which grants Floridians the right to carry a concealed firearm without obtaining a permit. This new legislation has shaken the foundation of Florida’s gun laws, as it eliminates the previous requirements of background screening…
Nashville School Shooter Purchased Guns Legally Despite Mental Issues
The horrifying Nashville school shooting that shook the nation’s core involved a 28-year-old transgender artist, Audrey Hale, who had previously attended the school and legally acquired seven firearms from five different local gun stores, unbeknownst to her family. The purchases were made despite severe emotional issues, necessitating medical attention. During a news briefing on Tuesday,…
Gun Sales Continue Decline, Remain Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
Gun sales—as approximated by background checks—have declined each year since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. From 39,695,315 in 2020 to 38,876,673 in 2021. But despite this trend, gun purchases remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System tracks how many gun buyers are cleared to purchase a firearm. All but…
Senate Votes In Favor Of Bipartisan Gun Bill, Everything You Need To Know
All 50 Democratic members and 14 Republicans in the Senate voted to advance a new bipartisan gun bill on Tuesday, with the intention of getting it passed before July 4. The 80-page bill, called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, was approved by the Senate following a series of mass shootings, including tragic shootings in New…
Uvalde School Gunman Legally Bought Two AR-Style Rifles Days Before Deadly Shooting
The 18-year-old that shot and killed 19 people in the deadliest school shooting in Texas history bought the firearms he used a few days before the horrific incident. The gunman, identified as Uvalde High School student Salvador Ramos, bought two AR-style rifles after his 18th birthday. Ramos assaulted the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and…