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Background checks for long guns in Massachusetts decreased by more than half after a last-minute ban prompted an unprecedented buying frenzy in 2016.

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An Iowa gun dealer on Tuesday pleaded guilty to selling a gun to a man who turned out to be ineligible to have it and then later lying to federal agents about the transfer.

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While there have been efforts to tighten criminal and mental health records in the federal background check system to ensure a prohibited person can’t get a gun, a Minnesota congressman wants to make sure the record is accurate so the law abiding can get a gun.

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With Black Friday looming, consumers are being inundated with special offers and gun enthusiasts are no exception, but more gun sales are going unchecked on the busiest shopping day of the year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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The National Instant Criminal Background Check system for gun purchases was down this morning, for the third day in a row, due to technical issues.

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