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On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
the majority of firearm purchases from law-abiding citizens can take minutes, but for those with incomplete information or red flags, the request for information can go on for days.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey highlights delays in background checks for individuals with red flags.

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