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  2. Form 4473 - Wikipedia

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    Form 4473 contains the purchaser's name, address, date of birth, government-issued photo ID, National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background check transaction number, and a short affidavit stating that the purchaser is eligible to purchase firearms under federal law. It also contains the make, model, or serial numbering the ...

  3. Universal background check - Wikipedia

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    Universal background check laws, which require a background check before any firearm transfer, may extend to temporary removals of firearms from the homes of individuals at risk of suicide. Some clinicians have noted that these laws can create uncertainty regarding the legality of such transfers, potentially complicating their ability to ...

  4. 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]

  5. Background checks for firearms remain high amid pandemic - AOL

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    The number of April background checks to purchase a firearm showed Americans flocking to gun stores in high numbers for the second month in a row amid worries about the coronavirus pandemic. The ...

  6. New York now requires background checks for ammo ... - AOL

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    A new law requiring buyers of guns and ammunition to undergo a state background check and pay a fee is getting mixed reviews in the Southern Tier. New York now requires background checks for ammo ...

  7. US to close 'gun show loophole' and require more background ...

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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A rule requiring gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks regardless of where they sell guns has been finalized and will soon go into effect, the ...

  8. Firearm Owner's Identification - Wikipedia

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    Generally, FFLs in all states must request a background check through the NICS before selling a firearm; however in some states non-FFL purchasers who possess certain state-issued firearms permits, e.g., a permit to carry a concealed handgun, may purchase firearms from FFLs without undergoing a point-of-sale NICS check.) [12] [13] For private ...

  9. Biden administration proposes rule that would require more ...

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    The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would require thousands more firearms dealers to run background checks, in an effort to combat rising gun violence nationwide. The proposal comes ...