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2023-07-16 18:58:50 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 7EBBC8A52105519F9FD6C2AC019BED1F595C21FA237801BA8314596168C52EDA
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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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