Stinchfield | Dana Loesch: Clearing Up Misinformation Over NICS Fix Bill - 12/6/17

Published on December 6, 2017
Duration: 2:51

Dana Loesch addresses misinformation surrounding the Fix NICS Bill, clarifying that it aims to incentivize states to submit existing felony and mental health adjudication records to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). The bill does not add new categories of prohibited individuals but rather enforces compliance with current mandates, addressing failures seen in cases like Sutherland Springs where incomplete records allowed prohibited individuals to acquire firearms. The core issue is states' non-compliance with past mandates to report convictions.

Quick Summary

The Fix NICS Bill aims to incentivize states to submit existing felony convictions and mental health adjudications to the NCIC, improving the NICS background check system. It does not create new categories of prohibited individuals but rather enforces compliance with current laws, addressing gaps highlighted by incidents like Sutherland Springs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Misinformation on Fix NICS Bill
  2. 00:34NICS System and Record Submission Issues
  3. 00:59The Purpose of the Fix NICS Bill
  4. 01:07Debunking False Claims About Bill's Scope
  5. 01:24Who is Already Prohibited from Owning Guns
  6. 01:44Sutherland Springs Case and Record Gaps
  7. 02:01Incentivizing State Compliance
  8. 02:15Political Games and Misleading Narratives

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of the Fix NICS Bill?

The Fix NICS Bill aims to incentivize states to comply with existing federal mandates for submitting felony convictions and mental health adjudications into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). This ensures the NICS system has more complete data to prevent prohibited individuals from acquiring firearms.

Does the Fix NICS Bill add new categories of prohibited individuals?

No, the Fix NICS Bill does not add new categories of prohibited individuals. It focuses on ensuring that individuals already prohibited by current law, such as convicted felons or those adjudicated mentally unfit, are properly reported to the NCIC database.

What problem does the Fix NICS Bill aim to solve regarding gun sales?

The bill addresses the problem of incomplete records in the NICS system caused by states failing to submit felony convictions and mental health adjudications. This lack of complete data, as seen in the Sutherland Springs incident, can allow prohibited individuals to pass background checks.

What is the role of the NCIC in the NICS system?

The NCIC (National Crime Information Center) is the database that the NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) checks when a firearm purchase background check is conducted. The Fix NICS Bill seeks to improve the accuracy and completeness of the data within the NCIC.

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