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"No one is more opposed to terrorists acquiring firearms than the 4 million members of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA)."
"But a handful of politicians are trying to scare Americans into believing that terrorists are buying guns in America and that the FBI is unable to stop them."
"Nothing could be further from the truth, and law enforcement is doing its job well!"
"The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) was implemented in 1998, with NRA's endorsement, to help ensure that only law-abiding citizens are able to purchase a firearm. To the credit of the Department of Justice and the FBI, the system works well: Lawful Americans can buy a firearm, while felons and otherwise disqualified persons are denied." ... |
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