Stinchfield | Nevada Gun Laws Setback - 1/4/17

Published on January 4, 2017
Duration: 2:29

This video discusses a significant setback for Nevada's expanded gun background check law passed in 2016. The FBI has stated it cannot implement the law as written, citing an inability to dictate federal resource usage and the burden of conducting checks as specified. Nevada's Attorney General's office has confirmed that without the FBI's central background check function, the process cannot proceed.

Quick Summary

Nevada's expanded gun background check law faces a significant roadblock as the FBI cannot implement it as written. The FBI cited the burden of conducting checks and the inability for a state to dictate federal resource usage. Nevada's Attorney General's office confirmed the process cannot proceed without the FBI's central function.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Nevada Gun Law Expansion Roadblock
  2. 00:07FBI Cannot Implement Background Checks
  3. 00:18Federal Resource Usage Dictation
  4. 00:23Nevada AG's Office Statement
  5. 00:31Interview with Ryan Hamilton (NRA)
  6. 00:49Role of Republican AG Adam Laxalt
  7. 01:04Laxalt's 'Sloppy Legal Disaster' Comment
  8. 01:13Current Nevada Background Check Process
  9. 01:33FBI's Previous Background Check Method
  10. 01:41Protective Orders and FBI Records
  11. 01:47Cost of Nevada Conducting Checks
  12. 01:53Voter Impact of Background Check Costs
  13. 02:08Fiscal Note and Ballot Initiative

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't Nevada's expanded gun background check law be implemented?

The FBI has stated it cannot implement Nevada's expanded gun background check law as written. This is due to the burden of conducting checks as specified and the FBI's stance that a state cannot dictate how federal resources are used.

What is the current background check process for firearms in Nevada?

Currently, Nevada's State Department of Public Safety handles background checks for pistol licenses and firearm purchases. This process uses local and state police data, along with the FBI's Central Crime Repository.

What was the role of Nevada's Attorney General in this situation?

Nevada's Attorney General's office confirmed that without the FBI's central background check function, the process cannot commence. The then-AG, Adam Laxalt, had previously criticized the law as a 'sloppy legal disaster'.

Could the cost of background checks have influenced Nevada voters?

It is argued that if the cost associated with Nevada conducting all background checks had been a factor on the ballot initiative, voters might have made a different decision, potentially leading to the initiative's failure.

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