U.S. on Pace for Record Number of Background Checks for Firearms This Year
So many Americans are buying guns that the FBI is on track for a record number of firearm background checks this year.
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FBI Processed Record Number of Gun Background Checks on Black Friday
The FBI processed a whopping 185,345 firearm background checks on Black Friday.
FBI Fails to Vet Arrest Records for Frequently Used Database on Crimes
The FBI is no longer vetting arrest records from states in an apparent violation of federal regulations that require the bureau to exclude from its database “nonserious” arrests and convictions.
Fears of Stronger Gun Laws Apparently Fueled Record Purchases of Firearms
Gun sales surged in August following a series of high-profile shootings that spread fear of stronger firearm laws.
ATF: Man Who Killed 2 Virginia Journalists Legally Purchased Gun in July
The gun used to killed two TV reporters in Virginia were purchased legally by the man who pulled the trigger.
DEA Agents Busted Lying About Secret Ownership of Strip Club
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Two DEA workers are accused of secretly running a strip club in New Jersey and then lying about their ownership interests during national security background checks. The New York Times reports that the officials were David Polos, who most recently served as an assistant special agent in charge, and Glen Lover, a…
Illinois Issues Medical Marijuana Licenses without FBI Background Check
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner surprised many people this week when he issued licenses to 70 medical marijuana businesses before they would have to undergo criminal background checks as required by state law, The Associated Press reports. Rauner said he began issuing the licenses because patients shouldn’t have to wait any longer…
Visitors to Military Bases Will Now Be Screened by FBI Database
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Anyone trying to enter a military base will have to be screened against the FBI’s criminal database, Nextgov.com reports. The idea is to determine whether visitors have been arrested, have a felony conviction or outstanding warrants. It comes in the wake of the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas and Navy Yard…