Opinion | This small, common-sense gun reform would save lives. Republicans should get behind it.
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Summary
On the 25th anniversary of the Brady Law going into effect, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation giving law enforcement officials more time to conduct background checks on gun purchasers. Between 2006 and 2015, extending the time for a background check has been difference of an estimated 12,000 denials.Under the House-passed legislation, if law enforcement officials have not completed a background check at the end of 10 days, the purchaser can submit a petition for an expedited review.
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