The Fix NICS Act of 2017 aims to improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) by increasing accountability for federal, state, and tribal entities in submitting records of individuals prohibited from owning firearms. The bill introduces incentives for compliance, such as grant preferences for states, and penalties for non-compliance, including withholding bonus pay for political appointees. Concerns exist regarding the accuracy of reported data and potential due process violations.
Dana Loesch argues that the opinions of politically appointed police chiefs in anti-gun cities should not be considered regarding Second Amendment rights. She emphasizes that these officials are often beholden to the mayors who appointed them, rather than to the voters. Loesch asserts that the Second Amendment is not subject to popular vote.
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