Speech #1090064973

I have a GAO report that shows that there were 45 instances where the GAO found firearmsrelated background checks handled by the FBI resulted in valid matches with terrorist watch list records. Of this total. 35 transactions were allowed to proceed. If they get on the list. they are supposed to notify Homeland Security. But in this case. 35 transactions were allowed to proceed because the background checks found no prohibiting information. What does that mean? The prohibiting information are the categories that would deny them the ability to sell these weapons. For example. if you have had a felony conviction. you cant sell them: illegal immigration. you cant sell them. domestic violence. you cant sell them. Member of a terrorist organization? You can sell them.