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Under-21 Gun Buyers
Coverage of Under-21 Gun Buyers in the Nexus archive.
- NICS Enhanced Background Checks for Under-21 Gun Buyers Showing Results
A 2022 law requires enhanced background checks through the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for prospective gun buyers under 21 years old. The enhanced process goes beyond routine screening procedures. Early results indicate the policy is showing measurable effectiveness.