FBI Gun Laws and NICs Information Center
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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. ... Read MoreRead More
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. ... Read MoreRead More
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 ... Read MoreRead More
September 2023 sees a moderate 8.2% decline in firearm background checks, marking the 50th consecutive month with over one million checks. ... Read MoreRead More
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 ... Read MoreRead More
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 ... Read MoreRead More
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 ... Read MoreRead More
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 ... Read MoreRead More
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 ... Read MoreRead More
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 ... Read MoreRead More