BREAKING NEWS: Millions of Records Missing From NICS!

Published on January 3, 2023
Duration: 6:23

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses significant failures in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), as reported by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). It highlights that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not consistently comply with NICS requirements, leading to millions of missing disposition records. The OIG audit found that components like U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had a high number of missing dispositions, and DHS components were often slow or unresponsive to FBI NICS inquiries. The video suggests these systemic government failures can have severe consequences, referencing a past shooting incident linked to reporting errors.

Quick Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) failed to consistently comply with NICS requirements from July 2019 to June 2021. This non-compliance resulted in over 6.4 million missing disposition records, primarily from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and significant delays in responding to FBI NICS inquiries.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Government Violating NICS
  2. 00:24USCCA Sponsorship
  3. 00:53NICS Purpose
  4. 01:11OIG Report Findings
  5. 01:33DHS Non-Compliance Details
  6. 02:36CBP Deficiencies
  7. 02:56Arrestees Transferred to ICE
  8. 03:27DHS Delays & Unresponsiveness
  9. 03:48Consequences of Reporting Failures
  10. 04:10Coast Guard NICS Failures
  11. 04:36Systemic Government Errors
  12. 05:11NICS Effectiveness Question
  13. 05:34Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main findings of the OIG audit regarding NICS compliance?

The OIG audit found that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not consistently comply with NICS requirements between July 2019 and June 2021. This included failing to submit required data to the DOJ and not updating disposition information, resulting in over 6.4 million missing records.

Which agency within DHS had the highest number of missing dispositions in NICS?

According to OIG data, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had the highest number of missing dispositions in the NICS system. Within CBP, the U.S. Border Patrol apprehends the most individuals, contributing to these gaps.

How did DHS components perform in responding to FBI NICS inquiries?

DHS components did not always respond promptly or sufficiently to FBI NICS inquiries. Specifically, they took more than three days to respond or were unresponsive to 59% (126 out of 214) of these inquiries.

What are the potential consequences of NICS reporting failures?

Reporting failures, such as those by the Air Force or Coast Guard, can lead to individuals who should be prohibited from owning firearms obtaining them. This has been linked to tragic events, including a shooting in Sutherland Springs.

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