America is grappling yet again with the devastating fallout from an episode of gun violence – this time after a deadly July Fourth parade shooting that has renewed public outcry over firearm policy in ...
Background checks for gun purchases are supposed to be quick, but in some parts of the country they are... The post ...
Licensed gun sellers use the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, NICS, to determine people’s eligibility to purchase firearms. The system consists of three databases that contain ...
The cities of Dayton and Columbus have settled a multi-year lawsuit against the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation that alleged the state agency’s background check system is dangerous and broken ...
State agencies are struggling to meet Gov. Bill Lee’s new timeframe for reporting criminal activity to Tennessee's gun background check system due to limited resources, dated technology and the lack ...
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is committed to promoting the safety and security of students, visitors, faculty, and staff, as well as enhancing the security of physical resources.
Gov. Maura Healey reduced the cap on the number of families allowed in the state-run shelter system by 1,700 and released regulations that require applicants to the program to consent to a local ...
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Social Services expects to clear a backlog of criminal background checks by February 3 after technical issues resulting from the deployment of a new criminal ...
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State lawmakers have passed a bill that could improve Tennessee’s gun background check process through a universal court filing system. The push comes as the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation faces a ...
Viral Instagram post: “They removed your ability to go buy firearms the day of election.” The Nov. 8 video features a man addressing the camera while standing in a wooded area. He mentions "voting ...