National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)

A system used by gun sellers to quickly determine if a prospective buyer is eligible to purchase firearms or explosives.

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Guidelines and practices designed to ensure safety when firing weapons at a shooting range, inclu...

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A device used to hold or restrict the undesired movement of a handgun, most commonly used when th...

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