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2. Background check - Wikipedia

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   A background check is a process used by an organisation or person to verify that an individual is who they claim to be, and check their past record to confirm education, employment history, and other activities, and for a criminal record. The frequency, purpose, and legitimacy of background checks vary among countries, industries, and individuals.

3. Gun control after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

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   A law requiring background checks for all gun-show sales was favored by 92 percent of Americans and a law banning the sale and possession of high-capacity magazines (defined by the poll as those capable of holding more than 10 rounds) was supported by 62 percent of Americans. A record-high 74 percent opposed a ban on handguns and 51 percent ...

4. Criminal record - Wikipedia

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   Individuals in Australia can obtain a national criminal history to check themselves, and certain organisations can apply for one on their behalf. A person may be required to undergo a criminal record check for a variety of reasons, including employment screening, volunteer work, preparing for a court appearance, visa applications, firearms licensing, or to satisfy a statutory requirement.

5. Californians don't have to pass a background check ... - AOL

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   California residents don't have to pay for and pass a background check every time they buy bullets, a federal judge has ruled. The Tuesday ruling by U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez took effect ...

6. Two Nevada gun shops say Stephen Paddock passed background checks

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   One possible reason for the delay: The gun-tracing system in the United States relies on paper records and even microfilm. Even though buyers must fill out forms with gun dealers, those records ...

7. e-QIP - Wikipedia

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   e-QIP form of John O. Brennan. e-QIP (Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing) is a secure website managed by OPM that is designed to automate the common security questionnaires used to process federal background investigations. e-QIP was created in 2003 as part of the larger e-Clearance initiative designed to speed up the process of federal background investigations conducted ...

8. National Instant Criminal Background Check System - Wikipedia

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   Some states require background checks for firearm transfers not covered by the federal system. These states either require gun sales to be processed through an FFL holder, or they may require the buyer to obtain a license or permit from the state. Nearly 30 million NICS background checks were performed in 2023. [2]

9. Enhanced Background Checks Act - Wikipedia

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   Passed the House on March 11, 2021 The Enhanced Background Checks Act is a proposed United States law that would strengthen background check procedures done before a federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who does not have a federal firearms license.