Even if this provision only preempted State and local waiting periods. rather than all types of handgun regulations. it would still abolish laws in 25 States. It would wipe out a waiting period by any State or locality no matter how severe the crime problems may be in that State or locality. It would wipe out State or local background checks designed to stop the sale of guns to noncriminals who are prohibited under Federal or State law from purchasing a gun. including drug addicts. illegal aliens. the mentally defective. spouse abusers. and minors using false identification. And it would wipe out some gun licensing requirements that seek to screen out felons through fingerprint identification. So an instant check system is a valuable law enforcement tool. but it is no substitute for local background checks.
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