Background Checks

Gun Show Loopholes Tracked By New York City; Dealers Allowed Purchase To Undercover Gun Buyers Who Admitted Spotty Records

The Associated Press | Sara Kugler | Posted 10.07.2009 | New York


NEW YORK (AP)-- New York City officials secretly videotaped dozens of firearm purchases they say were illegal at gun shows in states that have not clo...

Background Check iPhone App: 'Date Check' App Searches Assets, Criminal Records (VIDEO)

switched.com | Posted 11.28.2009 | Technology


The soon to be released 'Date Check' is a free app that lets you perform basic background checks on potential mates. While the app itself is free, the...

Jasmine Fiore Murder Provokes Debate: Are Reality TV Background Checks Too Superficial?

The Wrap | Amy Kaufman | Posted 11.22.2009 | Media


Last month, Ryan Jenkins -- a hunky multi-millionaire who appeared as a contestant on a VH1 dating reality show about a woman seeking out wealthy bach...

America's Gun Laws: How Did Your State Score?

Paul Helmke | Posted 03.13.2009 | Politics


Paul Helmke

With over 100,000 gun deaths or injuries every year in America, it is clear what we're doing now to reduce gun violence is not working.