A leaked ATF document reveals that the agency monitors NICS background check information when investigating potential straw purchasers. While NICS supervisors state information is not released without a viable investigation, the ATF can request access to monitor specific individuals suspected of multiple straw purchases. This practice raises significant privacy concerns and questions about the boundaries of government surveillance on legal firearm transactions.
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