FBI Gun Laws and NICs Information Center
Information and updates on U.S. Gun Laws, Ownership, and the FBI NICs Instant Criminal Background Check System
A federal judge in Texas has issued a temporary block on a new rule from the Biden administration that mandates background checks for gun sellers at gun shows and online. This decision follows a lawsuit initiated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other gun rights advocates. Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk granted a preliminary injunction…
In a contentious session, Tennessee House Republicans approved a bill allowing certain school staff to carry concealed handguns, sparking public outrage and protests. If signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee, the bill would represent a significant expansion of gun access in the state, overshadowing concerns raised in the wake of the previous year’s…
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….
September 2023 sees a moderate 8.2% decline in firearm background checks, marking the 50th consecutive month with over one million checks.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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—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…