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gejohnston

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18. FBI runs NICS

Reply to cthulu2016 (Reply #12)

Mon Sep 30, 2013, 05:03 PM

Sep 2013

ATFE deals with National Firearms Act (aka Title 2 of the Gun Control Act) items that has been slow since the 1930s because they still do it "the old fashioned way".

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oh noes is right. if there is anything to get the repugs up in arms.... seabeyond Sep 2013 #1

I have no doubt the gun nuts will still get their guns... Ohio Joe Sep 2013 #2

If felons are able to buy guns Turbineguy Sep 2013 #3

Holy Shit! I've only got 96 guns, how will I survive without more. 1-Old-Man Sep 2013 #4

Wait Until WALMART Hears about This!!! Stallion Sep 2013 #5

Except for this legcramp Sep 2013 #6

But...what about permits? Contrary1 Sep 2013 #14

The NICS system is used by law enforcement Jenoch Sep 2013 #19

SEE!!!!! Obama IS coming for your gunz!!!!!1111 uppityperson Sep 2013 #7

LOL I think I'll pop some pop corn and enjoy the show! B Calm Sep 2013 #8

have some carmel corn? gejohnston Sep 2013 #10

NICS will be up and running gejohnston Sep 2013 #9

My bad. CNN misled me, but I see upon googling that you are correct cthulu2016 Sep 2013 #12

FBI runs NICS gejohnston Sep 2013 #18

Sure you can, In any parking lot from any gun owner! No questions asked! nt Logical Sep 2013 #11

Yes you can hack89 Sep 2013 #13

Thank goodness for that! n/t Jefferson23 Sep 2013 #17

I applaud your edit. pintobean Sep 2013 #15

Not every state uses the Federal system - 20 states do their own handgun checks. hack89 Sep 2013 #16