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A background check is a process a person or company uses to verify that an individual is who they claim to be, and this provides an opportunity to check and confirm the validity of someone's criminal record, education, employment history, and other activities from their past. The frequency, purpose, and legitimacy of background checks varies among countries, industries, and individuals. An employment background check typically takes place when someone applies for a job, but it can also happen at any time the employer deems necessary. A variety of methods are used to complete these checks including comprehensive database search and personal references.

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  1. CountryGent

    National  U.S. House Set to Vote on Bills to Expand Gun Background Checks

    Heads up: U.S. House Set to Vote on Bills to Expand Gun Background Checks
  2. CountryGent

    Other State  California to require background checks for ammo purchases

    Just continues to circle the drain in the Golden State: California to require background checks for ammo purchases
  3. RicInOR

    Background on Background Checks

    Gun Background Checks: How the State Came To Decide Who Can and Cannot Buy a Firearm Ammo.com
  4. G8rHunter

    National  So, Who Are Background Checks for?

    Democrats reject push to alert ICE when illegal immigrants fail firearm background checks | Fox News

  5. Other State  Nevada - Background Checks for Private Gun Sales Signed

    I thought that someone may have already put this up but I did not see it here. Sisolak signs Nevada gun background checks bill into law Home >> News >> Politics and Government >> 2019 Legislature Sisolak signs Nevada gun background checks bill into law Cate
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  6. Joe Link

    National  House Democrats Pledge Passage Of Expanded Gun Background Checks Bill

    House Democrats Pledge Passage Of Expanded Gun Background Checks Bill
    • Discussion Thread in Firearm-Related News
    • Joe Link
    • background background checks bill democrats gun house national firearm news
    • Replies: 0
  7. MDL

    National  USA Today poll backs GOA on failed background checks

    Brady background check has failed to live up to its promises
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    • MDL
    • background background checks goa national firearm news poll usa
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  8. Joe Link

    National  Firearms companies fret as background checks level off, anti-gun activists push

    Firearms companies fret as background checks level off, anti-gun activists push
    • Discussion Thread in Firearm-Related News
    • Joe Link
    • anti-gun background background checks firearms national firearm news off
    • Replies: 17
  9. pinne65

    Background checks stoopid question

    State of Oregon: Oregon State Police - CJIS Division - Identification Services Section Says the fee is $10 per transaction. So if I buy two guns in one and the same "sales transaction" or in one and the same background check.....?
  10. IOM

    Ammo Background Checks...

    Monday, Miami NBC affiliate WTVJ reported on Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s (D-FL) news conference announcing the Ammunition Background Check Act of 2018, which was legislation requiring background checks to purchase ammunition. Surrounded by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School...
  11. RicInOR

    National  Sessions pushes prosecutions for those who lie on gun background checks

    Sessions pushes prosecutions for those who lie on gun background checks Sessions = Jeff Sessions US Attorney General Lie on the 4473, he wants you prosecuted. It is a felony to lie. Regardless of the outcome of the background check. I can't say I disagree with this approach. How will they...
  12. Koda

    universal background checks alternative...

    Im wondering how many gun rights supporters would support universal background checks (UBCs) on all gun sales (new or used) if there was no registration scheme included in the process? Im not certain yet how such a system would work, or even if its possible, but for the sake of this dicussiin...
  13. RicInOR

    National  Background Checks - New Legislation

    Bipartisan Bill to Fix Gun Background Check System Introduced in Senate
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    • RicInOR
    • background background checks legislation national firearm news
    • Replies: 3
  14. NoLimePlease

    Gun control: Wyden backs bill expanding background checks

    Wow. It’s amazing how fast these guys can lose their position based on screwing around with my rights. I read this, and now I will never vote for the guy again. What’s he even thinking? The bill would never pass the senate anyways! Why lose the votes, then? Gun control: Wyden backs bill...
  15. Delasangre4231

    Oregon  Private party background checks

    So the prospective buyer of my rifle says his shop wants a $35 "transfer" fee from each the buyer and seller so $70 total. Is that utter BS?
  16. Dungannon

    National  Big drop in Background checks

    Background checks related to U.S. firearm purchases suffered their deepest quarterly decline in over three years in July. The National Shooting Sports Foundation strips its background checks data of applications for conceal-carry permits, typically made by people who already own guns, to give...
  17. papahepcat

    Oregon  Private sale background check exemption for CHL holders

    This is specific to Oregon, related to SB941 from 2015. I asked my state Senator and Representative - Girod and Gilliam, respectively - if they'd consider introducing legislation that'd add CHL holders to the list of exemptions for doing background checks on private party firearm sales. Girod is...
  18. Joe Link

    FBI: July Was 15th Straight Month Of Record Background Checks

    FBI: July Was 15th Straight Month Of Record Background Checks - Breitbart
  19. Avogadro

    Stop background checks on weapons; LICENSE the purchaser

    For the sake of spirited discussion. I rarely have an original idea so I am sure this has been brought-up before. With the perspective that the right to bear arms is protected, and should be extended to all who's rights remain intact. Why is there not a solid background evaluation and...
  20. mpmax

    Faster background checks for CHL holders in Oregon?

    Bought a receiver yesterday, thought with a big gun show in town it would be a couple hours for my "instant" background check. After my info was entered online I was told I was #9 in line, not complaining, I asked how that could be and was asked if I had a concealed permit. I do, and was told...
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