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Background checks for gun purchases are supposed to be quick, but in some parts of the country they are stretching from minutes into days or even weeks. When that happens, you are left in limbo, ...

TBI still has a backlog of more than 57,000 criminal arrests not linked to court cases. The state is developing a unified court system that will improve background checks, but the project will take ...

The Biden administration announced Thursday final plans to expand requirements to perform background checks for those who buy firearms at gun shows or online, aiming to effectively close what gun ...

The cost of a firearm background check fee is expected to climb in Washington if House Bill 2521 passes the Senate. The bill, which removes the cap on fees the Washington State ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a new bill into law aimed at reducing gun violence in Washington. The legislation introduces a structured permit-to-purchase system for firearms, ...

TALLAHASSEE — The Biden administration this week urged a judge to toss out a Florida lawsuit challenging a new federal rule that will require more gun sellers to be licensed and run background checks ...

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In the aftermath of a mass shooting or firearm tragedy, public debate often turns quickly to legislation. Background checks, waiting periods, and eligibility standards dominate the conversation.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “This single gap in our federal background check system has caused unimaginable pain and suffering,” Vice President Kamala Harris ...