* The Brady Bill was implemented on February 28, 1994. This law established a national 5 business day waiting period on handgun purchases through licensed dealers. It also required local authorities to conduct background checks on handgun purchasers. The majority of Democrats voted for this bill and the majority of Republicans voted against it. Bill Clinton signed it into law. (18)(19)
* In July of 1997, the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for the federal government to require states to perform Brady Bill background checks. At that point, 27 states had laws requiring similar background checks and 23 states did not. (20)
* As of December of 1998, an amendment to the Brady Bill replaced the five business day waiting period with a national "instant" felon ID system. Dealers are required to conduct this background check on all gun purchases, not just handgun purchases. This amendment was added to the Brady Bill before the law was voted out of Congress. The majority of Republicans voted for this amendment and the majority of Democrats voted against it. (18)(19)
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I think that the five day waiting period is necessary and that this law imperative for society safety. PS
i believe the waiting period should be raised to atleast 10-14 days. it would slow down the process of buying handguns. GQ
The Brady Bill is very important to have in all of our states. More and more guns get placed in the wrong hands and with the additional five day waiting period it would definitely provide more protection. With the five day waiting period we can be assured that the people buying them are going to be careful. Hopefully it will also make people more aware of where they keep their guns in their houses because they are being trusted with these weapons, so that their children don't get their hands on them.
"i believe the waiting period should be raised to atleast 10-14 days. it would slow down the process of buying handguns."
I wish the waiting period was increased to... Just not that long.
the waiting time should be increased and they like a background check for people that want to buy guns.
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