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Trent Lott: “I am pleased to hear that, since I supported the establishment and the creation of a national instant check program. It…”

On the recordOctober 21, 1998
I am pleased to hear that, since I supported the establishment and the creation of a national instant check program. It was certainly my understanding that this program was meant to facilitate gun purchases by law abiding Americans and not cause a chilling effect on our rights. We have provided millions of dollars-- including $42 million in this bill--for the FBI to implement NICS pursuant to the law. As I also remember, NICS is specifically prohibited from becoming a repository of approved firearms transfer records and firearms owners? Is that correct?
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Discussing the national instant check program and its implications for gun purchases.

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