Videos tagged with Point of Contact State

Nevada's background check system has been frozen for over two weeks due to a ransomware cyber attack, preventing gun sales for individuals without concealed carry permits. This highlights the vulnerability of centralized systems in gatekeeping constitutional rights. The state is investigating the attack, which also affected other government services, but has been slow to provide details on stolen data.

New York has transitioned to a 'Point of Contact' state for firearm and ammunition background checks, effective September 13, 2023. All checks now go through the New York State Police system, requiring dealers to register on a state web application. This change introduces potential delays, a new fee structure for buyers ($9 for firearms, $250 for ammunition), and a system for tracking ammunition purchases via scanned codes, which critics liken to a backdoor registry.