An article in the Wall Street Journal reports that problems abound in the Brady Bill gun control proposal which mandates a 7-day waiting period. During that week law enforcement officials can, but are not required to investigate the purchaser. Part of the problem is a lack of national criminal records; dealers have no list to check. " Fewer than one-in-five handguns acquired by felons are bought from gun dealers. Another argument is that fewer than 20% of guns are purchased from dealers and, there are already 150 million guns in circulation in the U.S. The NRA has been pushing for an extension on background checks and other measures since it was first introduced by President Obama last year.
An article in the Wall Street Journal reports that problems abound in the Brady Bill gun control proposal which mandates a 7-day waiting period. During that week law enforcement officials can, but are not required to investigate the purchaser. Part of the problem is a lack of national criminal records; dealers have no list to check. Another argument is that fewer than 20% of guns are purchased from dealers and, there are already 150 million guns in circulation in the U.S. The NRA has been pushing for an extension on background checks and other measures since it was first introduced by President Obama last year.