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2023-07-16 17:22:13 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 30769E63C4428A1DA9FA8B5FB0E19A7FE5C29DB650907ABE736E95F4CF960C18
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Under federal law, licensed gun dealers, importers and manufacturers must run background checks for sales to an unlicensed buyer. Gun purchasers must show identification, complete a federal document (Form 4473), and pass a National Criminal Background Check. Sources: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/nics-background-check-required-transfer-long-guns-well-handguns https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2018/feb/22/viral-image/fact-checking-meme-id-requirements-buying-guns-vot/
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