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NRA Blocks FBI from Keeping Guns Away From Terrorists

The FBI currently has no authority to block firearm sales to individuals on the country’s terrorist watch lists — so someone deemed too dangerous to board a plane is allowed to buy guns under federal law. When the Bush and Obama Administration's proposed legislation to close this loophole, NRA leadership fought strenuously against any efforts to close the terror gap. Learn more in our new report, Not Your Grandparent’s NRA: How the leadership of the NRA puts Americans at risk: http://every.tw/1fuf6J3  Congressman Chris Smith does not support Universal Background Checks HR1565.  When polled, 100% of District 4 supported Universal Background Checks.   Towns in District 4 NJ
Allentown, Bayhead, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Englishtown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Freehold Township, Freehold Boro, Hamilton, Holmdel, Howell, Jackson, Lake Como, Lakehurst, Lakewood, Little Silver, Manasquan, Manchester, Middletown, Millstone, Neptune, Ocean, Pt. Pleasant, Pt. Pleasant Beach, Red Bank, Robbinsville, Roosevelt, Rumson, Seat Girt, Shrewsbury, Spring Lake, Tinton Falls, Upper Freehold, Wall

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