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More than 2.1 million names added to NICS for mental health issues since 2013

by Chris Eger

The number of records in the FBI's background check system on those with mental issues has doubled in the past three years after intense efforts to reform the program.

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Mental health records reported to NICS system tops 3.7 million

by Chris Eger

According to FBI data released this week, the number of firearms prohibiting mental health records submitted to the federal background checks database from the states has climbed 10 percent in six months.

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Rhode Island House passes bill to prevent those with mental illnesses from buying firearms (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

On Tuesday, the Rhode Island House unanimously passed a bill that would order the state to transmit the information of those involuntarily committed to NICS.

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