Oregon Sees Massive Surge in People Trying to Buy Guns
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According to recent data from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Oregon has seen a recent surge in firearm background checks.As it stands, gun stores are required by law to conduct a background check for every gun sale. But dealers who sell weapons elsewhere, like through social media or via gun shows, have been able to sell guns without checking the details of those who purchase them. The Biden administration has...

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