I would like to be sure that the rights of law abiding gun owners are not violated by FBI's operation of NICS. Do you have any suggestions in this regard, to ensure that the laws are being followed?
Trent Lott: “I would like to be sure that the rights of law abiding gun owners are not violated by FBI's operation of NICS. Do you…”
Editor's note · Context
Discussing the rights of gun owners in relation to the FBI's operation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
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