Background Checks
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Biden administration moves to close loophole on background checks for gun purchasesThe rule, which was finalized this week, makes clear that anyone who sells firearms predominantly to earn a profit must be federally licensed and conduct background checks.U.S. NewsApr 11, 2024
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Private U.S. gun sales don’t need background checks. A new rule may change thatPeople who privately sell firearms online or at gun shows would need to be licensed and run background checks on the buyers, the proposed ATF rule says.U.S. NewsAug 31, 2023
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Biden cracks down on background checks for gun purchases: ‘Do something’Joe Biden has been emboldened by the midterms after his regular talk of gun control didn’t result in massive losses, and he’s expected to continue to push for strong changes.U.S. NewsMar 14, 2023
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A year after passing U.S. gun control bill, Pelosi calls on McConnell for Senate actionDemocrats say they are energized to “accelerate a drumbeat” on calls for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow a Senate vote on a House-passed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases.PoliticsFeb 27, 2020
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‘Study hard’ and don’t worry about school shootings, Trump tells studentsThe U.S. president said “serious” talks are taking place on gun control following two deadly shootings in the country.PoliticsAug 9, 2019
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NRA head says gun control proposals would make Americans ‘less safe’The NRA has abided by its usual reaction after mass shootings — initially saying nothing followed by a muted response.PoliticsAug 9, 2019
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Senate passes Liberal bill expanding scope of background checks for gun buyersThe bill also forces gun retailers to keep records of firearms inventory and sales and requires the purchaser of a hunting rifle or shotgun to present a firearms licence, while the seller will have to ensure its validity.CanadaMay 28, 2019
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Legislation to require criminal background checks for Nova Scotia educatorsChurchill says the initial background checks, as happens now, will be paid for by employees, with subsequent checks paid for by the province at a cost of $225,000 per year.EducationMar 13, 2019
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Aurora shooter’s gun permit was revoked but the weapon was never seizedGary Martin, who was killed in a shootout with officers Friday, ending his deadly rampage at the Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, was issued a firearm owner's identification card in January 2014 after a background check failed to show a 1995 aggravated assault conviction in MississippiCrimeFeb 17, 2019
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B.C.’s weed dispensaries advised to shut down by Wednesday if they want to operate legallyPublic Safety Minister Mike Farnworth is advising dispensary owners who hope to legally operate recreational marijuana shops to shut their doors before Wednesday.CannabisOct 15, 2018
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