ATF Allows Michigan, Alabama Gun-Carry Permit Holders to Skip Sales Background Checks After Trump Review - The Reload

Summary

The ATF has announced that gun-carry permit holders in Michigan and Alabama can now bypass NICS background checks when purchasing firearms from licensed dealers. This policy change, resulting from a Trump administration review, recognizes these states' permit processes as sufficient for federal background check requirements. Gun owners in MI and AL with qualifying permits will experience a more streamlined purchasing process.