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Can states take action to close the Charleston Loophole?

Many states give authorities more than three business days to complete a background check on a potential gun buyer.

These state laws take a variety of forms, including:

  • Laws that explicitly prohibit or delay a gun sale if a background check is incomplete.
  • Purchase permit systems that give authorities longer time periods to evaluate applications.
  • Statutory waiting periods on gun sales.

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