Some are wondering if enhanced background checks are targeting law-abiding citizens, and not cracking down on criminals. The Biden administration says because of the enhanced checks, crime is down.

Handguns sit in a display case for sale at a Pawn Shop in Mesquite, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. There is near universal agreement that certain people, those who have been convicted of a felony, ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A rule requiring gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks regardless of where they sell guns has been finalized and will soon go into effect, the U.S.

A version of this story appeared in the On Background newsletter from The Washington Times. Click here to receive On Background delivered directly to your inbox each Friday. The Biden administration ...

The Justice Department announced a new rule Thursday that will require anyone who sells guns to run federal background checks — a process that would cut down on what's been known as the 'gun show ...

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The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that the December 2025 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal ...

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday he may call for a vote on legislation toughening the laws on background checks for gun purchases following the fatal shooting of two police officers and ...

Gun wall rack with rifles (Stock photo by Artas via Getty Images) Lawmakers in the state House passed legislation that would require background checks for the sale and transfer of rifles and shotguns, ...