Violent Felon Who Shot Student And 3 Cops Used Gun Purchased After Passing FBI Background Check
Before shooting a college student and three police officers, the 25-year-old convicted felon had no trouble legally buying a gun used in the attacks.
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FBI: Background Checks for Guns Surge to Record High on Black Friday
Black Friday continues to break records for the number of requests for background checks for gun purchases.
Ex-DEA Agent Who Lied About Strip Club Ties Was Spared Prison Time
A former DEA agent who was convicted last year of lying about operating a New Jersey strip club was spared jail time on Wednesday and given probation.
DEA Employees Seek to Prevent Release of Videos of Lap Dances at Trial
DEA employees charged with lying during national security background checks are trying to avoid the embarrassing release of lap dances during their trial.
Gov. Haley: FBI’s Background Check Failed to Raise Red Flags Before Gun Purchase
The racist man accused of shooting nine people at Emanuel AME church in Charleston was barred from buying a firearm but still was able to make a purchase because the FBI’s background check raised no red flags.
ATF Proposes Closing Loophole for People Obtaining Guns though Corporations or Legal Trusts
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com ATF is proposing to end a loophole that allows people to obtain weapons such as machine guns though corporations or legal trusts without a background check, Courthouse News Service reports. Anyone wanting to buy a gun is required to file a photo and fingerprint card with the ATF and a local law…
Helping Self to Chips, Soda May Cost Chicago Cop Time in Prison
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Chicago cop is accused of extortion for helping himself daily to chips and soda without paying for them at a liquor store, CBS Chicago reports. Sgt. Ray M. Ramirez, who is described as broke, faces up to 20 years for “openly take items in front of the store’s employees” while visiting…
FBI Background Checks for Guns Often Miss Those Who Would Be Banned
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Mentally ill people, drug offenders and others who are prohibited from owning guns often are able to obtain a firearm because the required FBI background checks have significant flaws, the New York Times reports. The nearly two-decade-old requirement to conduct background checks of prospective gun buyers isn’t working as planned because many…
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