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Old January 20, 2013, 06:14 PM   #16
Aguila Blanca
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Join Date: September 25, 2008
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Originally Posted by 318
Skadoosh...by being "run" when buying a handgun, doesnt the gov't know you have a gun? Honest question.
In most states, no. Yes, the FFL calls in for a background check. Under the laws as they now stand, the .gov is not allowed to retain a record of that check for more than 30 (60?) days. That may change, but that's the law today.

The 4473 you fill out stays with the FFL.
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