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Explaining the Errors in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and the Problems with Red Flag Laws

Jan 1, 2023 | background checks, Red Flag Laws

background checks Red Flag Laws

Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) questions Dr. John Lott about the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) errors and the problems with Red Flag Laws. More information on the errors in the NICS system is available in this piece that Lott had in the New York Times and this post on our website. The information on Red Flag Laws is available in Real Clear Politics. Rep. Jackson Lee (D-TX) has a response at the end of this discussion.

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