I understand that this bill contains a provision which prohibits the FBI from charging a user fee or gun tax on all firearms purchases that take place once the national instant criminal background check system takes effect on November 30 of this year--Is that correct?
Trent Lott: “I understand that this bill contains a provision which prohibits the FBI from charging a user fee or gun tax on all…”
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Discussing provisions of a bill related to the national instant criminal background check system.
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