These states have laws that give authorities more than three business days to complete a background check on a potential gun buyer.
While these states give authorities more than three business days to complete a background check, the scope of these laws vary. Some states have closed the loophole entirely by prohibiting any sale without a completed background check. Others have extended the amount of time authorities have to complete a check or only prohibit sales from proceeding in certain circumstances, and these states can strengthen their laws even further. States shouldn't allow guns to be transferred without background checks, and they should ensure that the Charleston Loophole is closed entirely.
Last updated: 4.7.2020