Category: background check

DeSantis Signs Miya’s Law for Slain Orlando College Student

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—A bill that seeks to make apartment complexes safer by requiring background screenings on employees was quietly signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 27. In a private ceremony the governor, according to a news release from his office, said the bill was signed in honor of Miya Marcano an Orlando college student…


Over 687,000 Gun Background Checks Made During Black Friday Week, Forecasting Strong Gun Sales

The FBI’s background check system recorded 687,788 background checks during the Black Friday week, signaling strong sales for firearms. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), a firearm industry trade association, revealed the data from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The system conducts background checks on people who want to buy a firearm…


Over 687,000 Gun Background Checks Done During Black Friday Week, Forecasting Strong Gun Sales

The FBI’s background check system recorded 687,788 background checks during the Black Friday week, signaling strong sales for firearms. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), a firearm industry trade association, revealed the data from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The system conducts background checks on people who want to buy a firearm…


Tighter Background Check Legislation Burdens Law-Abiding Citizens, Won’t Reduce Crime: Expert

Prominent economist and gun rights advocate John Lott said that the enhanced background checks contained in new House-passed measures would burden law-abiding citizens and not reduce crime. The House approved two bills on Thursday that expand background checks on individuals who are seeking to purchase or transfer firearms and lengthens the review period for background checks…