Question 1

What do you need to buy a gun in America?

Accepted Answer

the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 requires anyone in the United States seeking to purchase a gun must submit to a background check issued by the FBI and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

Question 2

How many Americans submitted for NICS firearms checks in the last decade?

Accepted Answer

In 2006, 10 million Americans submitted for NICS firearms checks for the first time in recorded history, a figure that more than doubled to 21.1 million in 2013

Question 3

When are people denied firearm ownership based on NICS background checks?

Accepted Answer

Almost 1 in 5 transaction denials were attributed to mental health and addiction, and roughly 1 in 10 were rejected due to a record of domestic violence

Question 4

Which states have the highest firearm requests?

Accepted Answer

Between 2015 and 2018, the largest increases in the number of residents attempting to purchase firearms occurred in three states: Connecticut (73.2%), Alabama (55.5%), and California (35.8%)

Question 5

How to find peace of mind from crime

Accepted Answer

Alarm systems can alert you when an unwelcome guest enters your home or business. If this person has a gun, the alarm gives you more notice so you can fight, hide, or flee. In addition to that the authorities will be called to your aid.

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