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June 2020 Sets Highest Ever Background Check Record
The number of people in the U.S. that are now arming themselves is continually increasing amid continued fears following the continuous riots and protests. Last month’s FBI background checks, which are used to estimate the total number of guns sold in the country, hit a new record high. Official data from the Bureau indicated that…
Gun Checks In May Third-Highest On Record, June Checks Expected To Spike
The number of background checks for the month of June is expected to skyrocket as more Americans arm themselves to protect their businesses and properties amid the continued rioting and looting.
NICS Firearm Background Checks Hits 2 Million Mark For Sixth Straight Month
This year has seen a landmark number of firearm purchases across the United States, with more than 2 million transactions per month since January. In fact, 2019 is the first year in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) history where checks have surpassed the 2 million mark for every month from January through…
Black Friday Background Checks Down 10 Percent from 2017 Record
According to the latest FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) data, the number of checks done this Black Friday has dropped by 10 percent. A significant drop when compared to last year which saw a single-day record. Last year NICS data revealed that there were 203,086 background check requests done on Black Friday.…
Felon that shot 3 Kansas City officers passed background check, FBI explains why
Marlin James Mack Jr., 25, shot and injured three police officers before he was killed in series of gunfights with authorities in east Kansas City last month. The convicted felon was initially a suspect in the killing of a UMKC graduate student back in June. He was reportedly identified on video surveillance prior to gunning…