News: Background Check

February 20, 2019

Illinois Tragedy Raises Serious Questions About Record Checks

In the wake of the criminal shooting in Aurora, Ill., state agencies are already identifying the gaps in the system…

March 29, 2018

NSSF Q&A: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas)

Editor’s Note: We are pleased to post the latest of our occasional Q&A features with an elected official who supports…

March 23, 2018

NSSF Commends President, Congress on Gun and School Safety Laws

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports…

November 16, 2017

NSSF Commends U.S. Sen. Cornyn for Fix NICS Legislation

  NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports…

August 11, 2016

Where Have the Pro-Gun Democrats Gone?

Earlier this week, Senator Chris Murphy said in an interview that Democrats should only elect politicians who embrace a strident…

March 28, 2013

Department of Justice NICS Grants: 1825 Days Late, $803 Million Dollars Short

We’ve all heard the old phrase, “a day late and a dollar short.” When we’re talking about the federal government,…