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Post by bot on Jan 3, 2014 17:26:37 GMT -5
Department of Justice Takes Steps to Strengthen Federal Background Check System for Firearms Transfers 01/03/2014 01:48 PM EST The Department of Justice today announced it is proposing a regulation that will clarify who, due to mental health reasons, is prohibited under federal law from receiving, possessing, shipping or transporting firearms. In addition to providing general guidance on the federal law, this clarification will help states determine what information may be appropriately shared with the federal background check system for firearms transfers – the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) – in order to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others. www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2014/January/14-ag-002.html
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