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2023-07-17 16:16:48 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 7D561D08D3B571C7965A6D15AE420967400B9EFF9C1DEE35955C2A2A9612FD18
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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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