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

The Department of Veteran Affairs will cease adding individuals to the NICS prohibited persons list due to having a fiduciary. Secretary Collins announced efforts to remove approximately 250,000 veterans who were wrongfully placed on this list. Gun Owners of America has been actively opposing this policy since the Clinton administration.

This video explains the FBI's role in firearm background checks through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). It details the three possible outcomes of a background check (proceed, delay, deny) and clarifies that delays are often due to name-based matches in databases like NCIC, III, NICS Indices, and ICE. The importance of accurate information on Form 4473, including optional fields like Social Security Number and the Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN), is highlighted to prevent erroneous denials.

This video explains the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as presented by FBI representatives at a National Shooting Sports Foundation conference. It details the three outcomes of a background check (proceed, delay, denied) and clarifies that a 'delay' is typically a name-based match with individuals in four databases: NCIC, III, NICS Indices, and ICE. The importance of providing a Social Security Number and a Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN) for common names to expedite the process and prevent erroneous denials is highlighted.

This video explains the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as presented by the FBI at a National Shooting Sports Foundation conference. It details the three outcomes of a background check (proceed, delay, denied) and the four databases NICS queries: NCIC, Interstate Identification Index, NICS Indices, and ICE. The importance of accurate information on Form 4473, including the optional Social Security Number and the Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN), is highlighted for preventing erroneous delays.

This video from Washington Gun Law TV, featuring William Kirk, details how a ransomware cyber incident has caused a complete shutdown of Nevada's state background check system since August 24th. This outage effectively prevents all legal firearm purchases in the state, highlighting the vulnerability of state-specific systems and their impact on Second Amendment rights. A proposed legislative fix in Washington State (SB 5056) to allow FFLs to use the national NICS system during state downtime was not passed.

This video discusses the ATF's current collaborative approach with licensed firearm dealers (FFLs) to combat illegal firearm trafficking and straw purchases. It highlights the importance of FFLs identifying and reporting suspicious transactions, understanding the ATF's data-driven inspection methods, and the legal consequences of non-compliance. The content emphasizes that the ATF's focus is on dealers actively engaged in the business and aims to educate them on best practices to avoid legal entanglements.

This video features Dom Raso, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, critically analyzing political figures' use of military service for self-promotion. Raso dissects claims made by Hillary Clinton regarding her experiences in Bosnia, contrasting them with archival footage and his own combat experiences to highlight discrepancies and the importance of accountability in leadership. The core message emphasizes that misrepresenting military heroism for political gain disqualifies individuals from holding high office.

This entry synthesizes insights from armed citizens Jack Wilson and Stephen Willeford, who stopped mass shooters. It details their experiences, critiques proposed gun control measures by Joe Biden, and emphasizes the importance of Second Amendment rights. The content highlights real-world application of firearms for self-defense and the political landscape surrounding gun ownership.

This video from the NRA emphasizes the importance of defending Second Amendment rights against perceived threats. Featuring NRA leadership and public figures like Donald Trump Jr., it frames gun ownership as integral to freedom and personal safety. The content serves as a call to action for members to actively support the NRA's advocacy efforts against gun control initiatives.

This video discusses the case of Austin Tong, a Fordham University student charged with a hate crime for posting a picture of an AR-15 on Instagram. The university's disciplinary actions, including probation and mandatory training, are detailed, alongside Tong's defense based on Second Amendment rights and free speech. The NRA and 'Students for 2A' are noted as supporting Tong's stance against what he perceives as 'leftist academic elitism.'