The White House issued two executive actions on Friday that aim to beef up background checks for would-be gun buyers and keep the weapons away from those at risk of harming themselves or others.
The first order, proposed by the Department of Justice, more clearly defines who cannot possess a handgun under federal law due to mental health issues. It is designed to clarify the language of the current law by providing better definitions for phrases like what it means to be “committed to a mental institution.” This, in turn, will provide a more well-rounded picture of a potential buyer’s mental health for the background check to determine whether a purchase should be allowed Read more…
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