the goal: pressuring congress to act on gun legislation in the face of rising opposition from the national rifle association. the focus especially in the senate has turned to a democratic bill expanding the federal background check requirement to nearly all gun purchases. president obama pressed the issue at a speech in connecticut last night. i m asking everyone listening today, find out where your member of congress stands on this. if they re not part of the 90% of americans who agree on background checks then ask them why not. are. reporter: the current federal system enacted as part of the brady act in 1993 was formally launched in 1998. it requires prospective gun buyers to fill out a six-page form for the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives before the sale can be completed, the gun dealer must then call the f.b.i. or other designated agencies to ensure the customer is eligible to purchase a firearm. among the criteria that would make someone inelig
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