Congressional Digest

Congressional Digest May 2021 No. 5 Vol. 100
Background Checks

Gun Control

Pros & Cons of Expanding Background Checks

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Background Checks

How the government reviews the safety of firearm purchases

The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Brady Act) mandates background checks of any person attempting to purchase a firearm from a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL). The law established the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Section, which the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) administers. The Brady Act took effect …

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