Gun Background Checks

• Americans bought more than 200,000 guns on Black Friday

  Black Friday 2019 saw the second-highest single-day total for gun purchases in the United States, according to the FBI.

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  Dec 3, 2019
  
• ‘Study hard’ and don’t worry about school shootings, Trump tells students

  The U.S. president said “serious” talks are taking place on gun control following two deadly shootings in the country.

  Politics

  Aug 9, 2019
  
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• Aurora shooter’s gun permit was revoked but the weapon was never seized

  Gary 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 Mississippi

  Crime

  Feb 17, 2019
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• Trump in favour of improving background checks for gun purchases: White House

  Trump spoke to Senator John Cornyn, a Republican, about a bi-partisan bill that he and Democratic Senator Chris Murphy introduced to improve federal compliance with criminal background checks.

  Politics

  Feb 19, 2018
• FBI conducted over 200,000 gun background checks on Black Friday

  While many Americans were buying furniture and appliances on Black Friday, a record number were also seeking clearance to purchase guns.

  World

  Nov 26, 2017
• 4 things Donald Trump is doing to loosen gun laws in the U.S.

  For one, the president has made it more difficult to do mental health checks of gun owners.

  Politics

  Oct 6, 2017
• Proposed U.S. gun control measures put focus on mental health issues

  The Obama administration has announced a pair of executive actions aimed at strengthening federal background checks for gun purchasers, with a focus on limiting gun access for those with mental health issues.

  World

  Jan 3, 2014