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Gun Control Reform Activism

Justsumguy

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6. According to the article

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Tue Jun 22, 2021, 12:25 PM

Jun 2021

42% were denied because the applicant had a felony conviction. Goes on to say that in the past, .01% of this type of denial is prosecuted. Seems a tad low for a convicted felon committing yet another felony (lying on the form).

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Background checks blocked a record high 300,000 gun sales [View all] Eugene Jun 2021 OP

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absolutely.... bahboo Jun 2021 #8

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Need to prosecute to the fullest! SheltieLover Jun 2021 #7

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