Here’s how the federal gun background check system works in the US | JUST THE FAQS

The federal gun background check system is meant to vet who can purchase guns, but it's not always bulletproof.
A bipartisan group of senators in June revealed sweeping gun reform legislation that, if passed, could end decades of partisan gridlock and inaction on the issue.

"Today, we finalized bipartisan, commonsense legislation to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe, and reduce the threat of violence across our country," Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.; John Cornyn, R-Texas; Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. said in a joint statement.

They also reiterated a point Republicans have pushed since the beginning of negotiations: "Our legislation will save lives and will not infringe on any law-abiding American’s Second Amendment rights." An "enhanced review process" for young gun buyers included in the bill would require an investigative period to examine juvenile and mental health records before buyers under 21 could purchase a firearm.
Here’s how the federal gun background check system works in the US | JUST THE FAQS